Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: koraalaalwyn, blouaalwyn, gladdeblaar-aalwyn, mak-aalwyn, streepaalwyn, vaalblaaraalwyn, coral aloe

Family: Asphodelaceae

Distribution: Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Habitat: Albany Thicket, Succulent Karoo, Fynbos, Nama Karoo and Grassland.

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: This stemless aloe occurs in a wide range of habitats, including Albany Thicket, Succulent Karoo, Fynbos, Nama Karoo and Grassland. Only one of its three subspecies is considered threatened. These aloes have medicinal, commercial and ornamental value. Indistinct teeth and faint spots on the leaves are used to distinguish hybrids from the original species. The name "striata" refers to the longitudinal leaves of this species. The leaves lack the spines common on most aloes and instead have a smooth attractive pinkish margin without any teeth.