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Aloe ibitiensis H. Perrier
| Family Name: | Asphodelaceae |
| Synonyms: | Aloe deltoideodonta J.-B.Castillon var. fallax |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 15 cm to 30 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Mountain) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent forming an open rosette up to 30 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Rosette is composed of 8-12 leaves (18-40 cm long, 3-6 cm wide). Armed with yellowish spines (4-6 mm long, 1.5-2.5 mm wide). |
| Flowers | Tubular flowers are pinkish red at the base, cream in the middle and dark green at the tip. They are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence known as a raceme (40-80 cm tall) or divided into 1-2 branches. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Inflorescence Size | 50 cm |
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Others
| Master ID | 31937 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6339 |
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