Aloe ankaranensis

Aloe ankaranensis
CITES Appendix II[2]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
A. ankaranensis
Binomial name
Aloe ankaranensis
Rauh & Mangelsdorff

Aloe ankaranensis is a species of Aloe native to Northwestern Madagascar.[3]

Description

Aloe ankaranensis is a cliff dwelling species of Aloe similar to and possibly synonymous with Aloe prostrata. Aloe ankaranensis is a rosette-forming succulent, with dark green, curved leaves. White teeth are present on the leaves about 3mm. The red flowers grow on an inflorescence typical of Aloes, eventually turning into long-lasting fleshy berries. It can be differentiated from Aloe prostrata via the naturally Variegated leaves.[4]

References

  1. ^ Rakotoarisoa, S.E. (2020). "Aloe ankaranensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T85998802A100531884. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T85998802A100531884.en. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Aloe ankaranensis Rauh & Mangelsdorff". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Aloe ankaranensis Rauh & Mangelsdorff | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  4. ^ "Aloe prostrata". www.aloes.wz.cz. Retrieved 2025-09-29.