Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Aloe macra
Common name:
Mazambron marron
Family:
Asphodelaceae
Synonym:
Lomatophyllum macrum
Distribution:
Réunion
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
This plant is most closely related to Aloe purpurea of neighbouring Mauritius, and the two plants look extremely similar. However Aloe macra can be distinguished by its shorter flowers and pedicels which are a much brighter red colour.
Links:
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Tropical house 1
(Tropical House 1)
• Accession: 2015-185/1 • Origin: India • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
Area
Individual