Aloe maculata
Broad Leaved Aloe, Broadleaf Aloe
Other regional names: Common Soap Aloe +3 more
- Common Soap Aloe
- Soap Aloe
- White Spotted Aloe
- Zabila
Also known as: Aloe commutata var. bicolor A.Berger +2 more
- Aloe commutata var. bicolor A.Berger
- Aloe picta subsp. major Willd.
- Aloe saponaria var. saponaria
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Aloe maculata (commonly known as Broad-Leaved Aloe or Broadleaf Aloe) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern 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)
Argentina Northeast, Baleares, Corse, Italy, Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Portugal, Queensland, Réunion, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, St.Helena, Tasmania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms