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Aloe vera (/ ˈ æ l oʊ (i) v ɛr ə, v ɪər-/) [3] is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. [4] It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions. [ 4 ] [ 5 ]
Aloe arborescens, the krantz aloe or candelabra aloe, is a species of flowering succulent perennial plant that belongs to the genus Aloe, which it shares with the well known and studied Aloe vera. The specific epithet arborescens means "tree-like". [ 2 ]
Aloe vera is used both internally and externally on humans as folk or alternative medicine. [17] The Aloe species is known for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. [18] Around 75% of Aloe species are used locally for medicinal uses. [18] The plants can also be made into types of special soaps or used in other skin care products (see natural ...
This is a list of the species of the genus Aloe. As of November 2023 [update] , Plants of the World Online accepted about 590 species and hybrids. [ 1 ] ( Distributions below were taken from the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families .
Aloidendron barberae, formerly Aloe bainesii and Aloe barberae, also known as the tree aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron. It is native to South Africa northwards to Mozambique. In its native climes this slow-growing tree can reach up to 60 feet (18 m) high and 36 inches (0.91 m) in stem diameter.
Aloe vera and Aloe ferox are used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for their moisturizing and emollient effects. [15] [14] Industries based on these two species were reported to be worth "millions of dollars per year" in South Africa alone. [14] Injured leaves of many species of Aloe exude a gel that contains aloin (also known
Detail of inflorescence. The Zimbabwe Aloe is a tall aloe, sometimes reaching tree dimensions of 5–6 metres, although 3 metres is a more common height. It is single-stemmed and all but the lowest part of the trunk is swathed in the remains of dead leaves.
A hybrid of Aloe perfoliata with Aloe brevifolia, named Aloe × nobilis, is very commonly used in landscaping around the world. [6] It is frequently confused with Aloe perfoliata itself, but A. × nobilis is a much smaller plant, and has much smaller rosettes. It is usually a light green colour. [7]