Taxon

Aloe tenuior

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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

  • 1: • Accession: 0000-4492
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