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Aloe vanbalenii
Common name:
Van Balen's Aloe, אלווי ונבלן, אלווי ונבלן
Family:
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel)
Distribution:
NE South Africa
Habitat:
Rocky areas or shallow soiled terrains in bushveld, 300-600 m
Life form:
Woody succulent
Description:
Short stemmed, large clusters forming plant; 25-30 lanceolate-attenuate, 70-80 cm long, recurved and channelled, green to copper-red leaves; reddish, sharp toothed margins; 100 cm high, erected, buff-yellow (sometimes red) inflorescence. The leaves have a musty, cinnamon smell when broken.
Locations
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• Accession: 0000-4495
Area
Individual