| Aloe zombitsiensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Aloe |
| Species: | A. zombitsiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Aloe zombitsiensis Rauh & M.Teissier | |
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Aloe zombitsiensis (previously Lomatophyllum sakarahensis) is a species of Aloe only found in southern Madagascar. It is found in tropical forests. [2]
Aloe zombitsiensis is a low-growing succulent shrub up to 15 inches wide. It is closely related to Aloe prostrata . An inflorescence of up to 10 inches tall with pink flowers often emerges from near the center. The flowers are self pollinating and form long-lasting, fleshy berries. [3]