Aloe aculeata
Red Hot Poker Aloe, White Thorn Aloe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Aloe aculeata (commonly known as Red Hot Poker Aloe or White-Thorn Aloe) is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Aloe, which contains over 600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Zealand South