Aloe succotrina
Bombay Aloe, Mocha Aloe
Other regional names: Sabila +3 more
- Sabila
- Socotrine Aloes
- Turkey Aloe
- Zanzibar Aloe
Also known as: Aloe perfoliata var. purpurascens Aiton +9 more
- Aloe perfoliata var. purpurascens Aiton
- Aloe perfoliata var. succotrina (Weston) Aiton
- Aloe purpurascens (Aiton) Haw.
- Aloe sinuata Thunb.
- Aloe sinuata Willd.
- Aloe soccotorina Schult. & Schult.f.
- Aloe soccotrina Garsault
- Aloe succotrina var. purpurascens (Aiton) Ker Gawl.
- Aloe succotrina var. purpurascens (Aiton) KerGawl.
- Aloe succotrina var. saxigena A.Berger
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Aloe succotrina (commonly known as Bombay Aloe or Mocha Aloe) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Aloe, which contains over 600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
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)
France, Spain