Aloe zombitsiensis
| Aloe zombitsiensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Aloe |
| Species: | A. zombitsiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Aloe zombitsiensis Rauh & M.Teissier
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Aloe zombitsiensis (previously Lomatophyllum sakarahensis) is a species of Aloe only found in southern Madagascar. It is found in tropical forests.[3]
Description
Aloe zombitsiensis is a low-growing succulent shrub up to 15 inches wide. It is closely related to Aloe prostrata. An inflorescence of up to 10 inches tall with pink flowers often emerges from near the center. The flowers are self pollinating and form long-lasting, fleshy berries.[4]
References
- ^ "Aloe zombitsiensis Rauh & M.Teissier". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Aloe zombitsiensis subsp. zombitsiensis". Catalogue of Life.
- ^ "Aloe zombitsiensis Rauh & M.Teissier | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ "Aloe sakarahensis". BCSS. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2025-09-15.