Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Doorn River aloe, aloe

Family: Asphodelaceae

Distribution: Olifants River Valley to Doorn River Valley

Habitat: Shale slopes in Succulent Karoo

National red list: Rare

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: Only known from two subpopulations, this species is restricted to steep north-facing shale slopes in the Doorn River and Olifants River Valleys. This Succulent Karoo habitat is arid and dry. Although the species has rarely been seen, it is possible that it occurs in unexplored areas in its range.