Taxon

Aloe speciosa

Aloe speciosa - donkieoor-aalwyn, slaphoringaalwyn, Spaansaalwyn, tilt-head aloe, ikhala
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Common name: donkieoor-aalwyn, slaphoringaalwyn, Spaansaalwyn, tilt-head aloe, ikhala
Family: Asphodelaceae
Synonym: Aloe hexapetala
Distribution: Western Cape, Eastern Cape
Habitat: succulent thicket
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: This species occurs on steep mountain slopes and river valleys in succulent thicket vegetation. It is widespread and common in the Western and Eastern Cape. A distinctive feature of this species is that the rosette of leaves is almost always tilted towards the north.
Links: Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

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