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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 ]
Aloidendron barberae, formerly Aloe bainesii and Aloe barberae, also known as the tree aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron. It is native to South Africa northwards to Mozambique. In its native climes this slow-growing tree can reach up to 60 feet (18 m) high and 36 inches (0.91 m) in stem diameter.
Aloe vera is used both internally and externally on humans as folk or alternative medicine. [17] 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 ...
Aloe arborescens, the krantz aloe or candelabra aloe, is a species of flowering succulent perennial plant that belongs to the genus Aloe, which it shares with the well known and studied Aloe vera. The specific epithet arborescens means "tree-like". [ 2 ]
Aloe montana Schinz Aloe dichotoma var. montana (Schinz) A.Berger Aloidendron dichotomum , formerly Aloe dichotoma , the quiver tree or kokerboom , is a tall, branching species of succulent plant , indigenous to Southern Africa , specifically in the Northern Cape province of South Africa , and parts of Southern Namibia .
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 .
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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.