Aloe jawiyon

Aloe jawiyon
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Asparagales
Family:Asphodelaceae
Subfamily:Asphodeloideae
Genus:Aloe
Species: A. jawiyon
Binomial name
Aloe jawiyon
S.J.Christie et al. ex A.G.Mill.[1]

Aloe jawiyon is a species of plant in the genus Aloe. It is endemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen.

Distribution and habitat

It is one of three Aloe species that naturally occur on Socotra, the other two being Aloe perryi and Aloe squarrosa. Its natural habitat is dry, rocky slopes and limestone at higher altitude.

Description

The leaves are curved, canaliculate and a creamy, greenish-yellow khaki colour. The inflorescence is short, unbranching, and starts out horizontal. The flowers are orange with green tips.

References

  1. World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2011-05-20
  • Miller, A. (2004). "Aloe jawiyon". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T44897A10951545. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44897A10951545.en. Retrieved 18 December 2017.


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