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Perry's aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe perryi
Family: Aloaceae
Category: Monocot
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Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)
Perry's Aloe, scientifically known as Aloe perryi, is a succulent plant native to the island of Socotra, Yemen.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that this species of aloe is being studied for toxicity.
- This aloe has broad, glaucous leaves that can have a reddish tinge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aloe perryi Baker
- Synonym: Aloe Perryi (misspelling of perryi)
- Family: Asphodelaceae (also listed as Aloaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the desert mountain habitat of Socotra, Yemen.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perry's Aloe is described as a "smallish" aloe.
- It features broad, glaucous leaves with a reddish tinge.
- It exhibits sparsely branched growth.
Common Names
- Perry's aloe
- Socotra aloe
- Zanzibar aloe
- Jafferabad aloe
- Mocha aloe
- Socotrine aloe
Quirky Facts
- The plant's name is associated with various search terms related to music artists like Katy Perry and Aloe Blacc, likely due to their similar names.
Further Information
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Dave's Garden (a community sharing garden tips and ideas)