Aloe globuligemma — a medium houseplant
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Aloe globuligemma

Aloe Globuligemma

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Aloe globuligemma, commonly known as the witchdoctor's aloe, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It is native to southern Africa where it occurs in semi-desert and dry bushland. It is an evergreen, succulent, perennial plant. The plant forms large, dense clumps. It is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Aloe
Family
Asphodelaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Witchdoctor's aloe
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Aloe globuligemma leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Aloe globuligemma habit
PLATE 02 · habit
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