Aloe arborescens
Candelabra Aloe, Kidachi Aloe
Other regional names: Oldenland's Bush Aloe
- Oldenland's Bush Aloe
Also known as: Aloe arborescens var. pachythyrsa A.Berger +5 more
- Aloe arborescens var. pachythyrsa A.Berger
- Aloe fructicosa Lam., 1783
- Aloe perfoliata subsp. arborescens
- Aloe perfoliata var. arborescens (Mill.) Aiton
- Aloe perfoliata var. natalensis (J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) A.Berger
- Catevala arborescens (Mill.) Medik.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Aloe arborescens (commonly known as Candelabra Aloe or Kidachi aloe) is a succulent tree within the Asphodelaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
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
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms