Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Aloe dorotheae
Common name:
sunset aloe
Family:
Asphodelaceae
Synonym:
Aloe harmsii
Distribution:
Tanzania, South of Handeni, Kideleko Rock and Kwa Mkono
Habitat:
Bare rock slabs
IUCN Red list:
Critically endangered
CITES:
Appendix II
Life form:
Succulent plant
Comments:
This range-restricted aloe occurs on bare rock slabs on isolated hills in a small region of Tanzania. It is highly threatened due to its limited distribution, habitat destruction and overharvesting for medicinal purposes. Its green leaves turn a striking orange when exposed to bright light.
Links:
IUCN Red List
Locations
1:
Arid house 2
(Arid House 2)
• Accession: 1999-614/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual