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This is a list of the species of the genus Aloe. As of November 2023 [update] , Plants of the World Online accepted about 590 species and hybrids. [ 1 ] ( Distributions below were taken from the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families .
The coral aloe forms part of the Paniculatae series of very closely related Aloe species, together with Aloe reynoldsii. This species is often confused with its close relative, Aloe reynoldsii, and they do look very similar. However the coral aloe has smooth leaf margins and red flowers; while Aloe reynoldsii has waxy, toothed leaf margins and ...
The Aloe species is known for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. [18] Around 75% of Aloe species are used locally for medicinal uses. [18] The plants can also be made into types of special soaps or used in other skin care products (see natural skin care). [19] Numerous cultivars with mixed or uncertain parentage are grown. Of these, Aloe ...
Aloe vera (/ ˈ æ l oʊ (i) v ɛr ə, v ɪər-/) [3] is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. [4] It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions. [ 4 ] [ 5 ]
Many species are cultivated by succulent plant enthusiasts; Aloe species in particular are used in temperate climates as ornamental garden plants. [14] Aloe vera and Aloe ferox are used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for their moisturizing and emollient effects. [15] [14] Industries based on these two species were reported to be worth ...
Aloe juvenna is often confused with this species, but Aloe squarrosa has only a few, long, recurved leaves. Aloe juvenna is frequently confused with Aloe squarrosa from the island of Socotra. However Aloe squarrosa has long, smooth, spotted leaves that curve backwards. These recurved leaves are kept only around the head or top of each stem ...
Although aloe gel is safe, aloe vera leaves are toxic to dogs and cats when ingested, causing lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. Place the plant on a high shelf or in an area your pets cannot access.
Aloe succotrina in 1887 botanical illustration from Köhler's Medicinal Plants. The Aloe succotrina plant forms clusters of between 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) diameter, with its leaves forming dense rosettes. In winter when it flowers (June to September) it produces a tall raceme, bearing shiny red flowers that are pollinated by sunbirds.