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Aloe tenuior
Common name:
Fence Aloe, אלווי צר, אלווי צר
Family:
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel)
Synonym:
Aloe tenuior var. rubriflora
Distribution:
South Africa, Eastern Cape
Habitat:
Dry thickets, grasslands or sometimes on steep slopes
Life form:
Woody succulent
Description:
Up to 60 cm erected, multi-branched, sprawling plant with long spindly stem; narrow, linear-lanceolate, glaucous-green leaves; white toothed margins; 35-40 cm long, yellow or red inflorescence, flowering throughout the year. - Leaves are used as traditional remedy for tapeworm.
Locations
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• Accession: 0000-4492
Area
Individual