Aloe melanacantha
Black Thorn Aloe
Also known as: Aloe melanacantha var. melanacantha
- Aloe melanacantha var. melanacantha
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Aloe melanacantha (commonly known as Black Thorn Aloe) is a succulent perennial within the Asphodelaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces