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Aloe collina
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World's View, Nyanga
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World's View, Nyanga
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Summit ridge, World's View, Nyanga
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| Synonyms: |
Aloe maculata All. Aloe saponaria sensu Reynolds |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Rare |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
A non-suckering species of very restricted distribution. The leaves, usually dried and twisted at the apex, are conspicuously banded on the upper surface with rows of white spots. Inflorescence branched, erect, normally fairly short, up to 75 cm. Flowers orange-red. |
| Notes: | An unusual flowering time for an Aloe. |
| Derivation of specific name: | collina: of the hills, growing on hills |
| Habitat: | A species of rocky hillsides, usually in the shelter of bushes. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1980 - 2400 m |
| Flowering time: | Sep - Nov |
| Worldwide distribution: | Confined to Zimbabwe. Only known from the Nyanga Mountains, north of Troutbeck |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E |
| Growth form: | P |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Vulnerable |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Saturday 11 February 2006 |
| Literature: |
Mapaura, A. (2002). Endemic Plant Species of Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(1) Page 126. |
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African Plant Database: Aloe collinaBiodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Aloe collina
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Aloe collina
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Aloe collina
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Aloe collina
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Aloe collina
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Aloe collina
JSTOR Plant Science: Aloe collina
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Aloe collina
Kew Monocotyledon checklist: Aloe collina
Tropicos: Aloe collina
West African Plants database: Aloe collina
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