Aloe officinalis
Also known as: Aloe vera var. officinalis (Forssk.) Baker
- Aloe vera var. officinalis (Forssk.) Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia, Aloe officinalis is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Saudi Arabia, Yemen
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)
Aldabra, Somalia
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