Aloe kilifiensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
A. kilifiensis
Binomial name
Aloe kilifiensis

Aloe kilifiensis is a species of plant found on the coastlines of Kenya and Tanazania up to 380 meters (1246 feet)

Description

This species is one of the acaulescent, spotted aloes, and it is easily confused with the other spotted aloes of East Africa - especially Aloe lateritia and Aloe venusta. The leaves of Aloe kilifiensis are up to 9 cm wide. The perianth of its flowers is noticeably constricted above its base, and it has an inflorescence of five or more branches.

Threats

It is threatened by the destruction of its habitat for agricultural purposes, and collected because of its flower's distinct coloring.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Eastern Arc Mountains.; Coastal Forests CEPF Plant Assessment Project Participants (2009). "Aloe kilifiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T158221A5190802. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T158221A5190802.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Aloe kilifiensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2015-09-10.


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