Aloe arborescens subsp. arborescens
Candelabra Aloe, Candelabra Plant
Other regional names: Kidachi Aloe +9 more
- Kidachi Aloe
- Krans Aloe
- Krantz Aloe
- Mountain Bush Aloe
- Octopus Plant
- Oldenland's Bush Aloe
- Sabila
- Sword Aloe
- Torch Plant
- Woody Aloe
Also known as: Aloe arborea Medik. +12 more
- Aloe arborea Medik.
- Aloe arborescens var. frutescens (Salm-Dyck) Baker, 1880
- Aloe arborescens var. frutescens (Salm-Dyck) Link
- Aloe arborescens var. milleri A.Berger
- Aloe arborescens var. natalensis (J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) A.Berger
- Aloe arborescens var. pachystyrsa A.Berger
- Aloe arborescens var. viridifolia A.Berger
- Aloe frutescens Salm-Dyck
- Aloe fruticosa Lam.
- Aloe natalensis J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans
- Aloe perfoliatum Meyen
- Aloe sigmoidea Baker
- Aloe wilmsii Hausen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Aloe arborescens subsp. arborescens (commonly known as Candelabra Aloe or Candelabra Plant) is a succulent tree belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Originating in Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Aloe arborescens, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Caroline Is., France, Italy, Korea, Madeira, Marshall Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, New South Wales, New Zealand South, Portugal, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Tunisia
Base Species & Variations