Taxon

Aloe vanbalenii

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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

  • 1: • Accession: 0000-4495
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