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Aloe humilis

Dwarf Hedgehog Aloe, Hedgehog Aloe
Other regional names: Spider Aloe
  • Spider Aloe
Also known as: Aloe acuminata subsp. major +18 more
  • Aloe acuminata subsp. major
  • Aloe acuminata var. major Salm-Dyck
  • Aloe echinata var. minor Salm-Dyck
  • Aloe echinata Willd.
  • Aloe humilis subsp. acuminata
  • Aloe humilis subsp. candollei
  • Aloe humilis subsp. echinata (Willd.) Baker
  • Aloe humilis subsp. incurvata
  • Aloe humilis subsp. macilenta
  • Aloe humilis subsp. suberecta
  • Aloe humilis subsp. subtuberculata
  • Aloe humilis var. acuminata Baker
  • Aloe humilis var. candollei Baker
  • Aloe humilis var. echinata (Willd.) Baker
  • Aloe humilis var. humilis
  • Aloe humilis var. incurva Ba
  • Aloe humilis var. incurva Haw.
  • Aloe humilis var. incurvata Haw.
  • Aloe humilis var. macilenta Baker
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Aloe humilis (commonly known as Dwarf Hedgehog Aloe or Hedgehog Aloe) is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces

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, France, Gulf of Guinea Is., Morocco

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