Aloe castanea
Cat's Tail Aloe, Chestnut Brown Aloe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Aloe castanea (commonly known as Cat's-Tail Aloe or Chestnut Brown Aloe) is a succulent tree belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Originating 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
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Northern Provinces, Swaziland