Aloe mutabilis

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Aloe mutabilis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
A. mutabilis
Binomial name
Aloe mutabilis
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Aloe mutabilis, commonly known as the blue krantz aloe is a species of aloe endemic to northern South Africa. [2]

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Range

The blue krantz aloe is found from the Strydpoort Mountains near Polokwane in Limpopo down to krantzes surrounding Johannesburg in Gauteng. [3]

Blue krantz aloe hanging off a cliff face. Blue krantz aloe 4.jpg
Blue krantz aloe hanging off a cliff face.

Habitat

The blue krantz aloe is often found on steep, rocky cliff faces with its stems hanging down. [3]

Conservation status

As of 2019, it has been assessed as Least Concern by SANBI due to its widespread range and its preferred and isolated habitat of steep cliffs. [3]

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References

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  2. "blue krantz aloe (Aloe mutabilis)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  3. 1 2 3 "Aloe mutabilis - Threatened Species Programme". SANBI Red List of South African Plants . Retrieved 2024-04-03.