Taxon

Aloe jucunda

Aloe jucunda - Aalwyn, Aloe
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Common name: Aalwyn, Aloe
Family: Asphodelaceae
Distribution: Somalia
Habitat: Limestone soils in forest
IUCN Red list: Critically endangered
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: This miniature aloe is found only at 3 localities on shady limestone slopes in the dry Gan Libah forest. Its habitat is degraded by woodcutting, charcoal burning and overgrazing. This species contains three sets of chromosome material in its genetic makeup instead of two, as is the case in most species.
Links: Botany.cz • IUCN Red List • LLife.com • Wikipedia

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