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Aloe broomii Schönland
Rec. Albany Mus. 2: 137 1907
Family: ALOACEAE

Synonyms:

See all synonyms of Aloe broomii

Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Mountain aloe, Snake aloe
AFRIKAANS (Afrikaans): Bergaalwyn, Bergaalwee, Slangaalwyn

Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Aloe broomii group

  • Aloe broomii Schönland: Short-stemmed; leaves green with reddish brown teeth along the margins; inflorescence slender snake-like densely flowered, flowers completely hidden by longer bracts. Flowers September to October. Distribution: Cape Province, central Free State and southern Lesotho.
  • Aloe broomii var. tarkaensis Reynolds: is more robust, with broader, brownish or reddish leaves. Buds and flowers are visible as the bracts being much shorter. Flowers February to early March. Distribution: south of Tarkastad, Eastern Cape.


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