Aloe zombitsiensis

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Aloe zombitsiensis
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Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
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
Synonyms [1]
  • Aloe sakarahensis (Lavranos & M.Teissier)

Aloe zombitsiensis (previously Lomatophyllum sakarahensis) is a species of Aloe only found in southern Madagascar. It is found in tropical forests. [2]

Description

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]

References

  1. "Aloe zombitsiensis subsp. zombitsiensis". Catalogue of Life .
  2. "Aloe zombitsiensis Rauh & M.Teissier | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  3. "Aloe sakarahensis". BCSS. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2025-09-15.