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Fynbos aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe succotrina
Family: Aloaceae
Category: Monocot
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Aloe succotrina: The Fynbos Aloe
Aloe succotrina, commonly known as the Fynbos aloe, is a medicinal aloe native to South Africa.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aloe succotrina
- Common Name: Fynbos Aloe
- Family: Liliaceae (mentioned in reference to downloadable software)
- Synonyms: Aloe soccotorina, Aloe succotrina var. saxigena, Aloe soccotrina var. purpurascens, Aloe sinuata, Aloe socotrina, Aloe sokotrina, Aloe purpurascens
Distribution and Habitat
- Aloe succotrina is endemic to Cape Town and the south-western corner of the Western Cape, South Africa.
- It thrives in gardens that cultivate fynbos and strandveld plants.
- It can be found growing on Table Mountain sandstone rock sheets.
- Reported to grow in rocky hills and grassy fynbos
Considerations for Pets
- As an Aloe, Aloe succotrina could contain substances that might be harmful if ingested.