Taxon

Aloidendron dichotomum

 
1 / 2
  Next
Aloidendron dichotomum - Kokerboom, Quiver tree, Choje
.
Common name: Kokerboom, Quiver tree, Choje
Family: Asphodelaceae
Synonym: Aloe dichotoma, Aloe dichotoma var. montana, Aloe montana
Distribution: Namibia, Northern and Western Cape
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Vulnerable
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: This iconic species earns its common name, the quiver tree, from the traditional practice of using its branches to make quivers. Unfortunately, this species is listed as vulnerable as it has suffered under the effects of anthropogenic climate change, and it is predicted that the species will lose up to 67% of its suitable bioclimatic envelope by 2070.
Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica • Wikipedia

Locations

 
1 - 20 / 34
  Next
Cluster Area Area
Individual Individual