Aloe ellenbeckii

Aloe ellenbeckii
CITES Appendix II [2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
A. ellenbeckii
Binomial name
Aloe ellenbeckii
Synonyms[3]
  • Aloe dumetorum B.Mathew & Brandham

Aloe ellenbeckii is a small aloe native to the border tripoint between Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. It was first described in 1905.[3]

Description

This aloe is a slow, low growing aloe native to the border tripoint of Kenya, Ethopia, Somolia. Leaves in rosette with white spots, and leaves can end in tips, or rounded tips. Barely visible stripes slightly darker than the leaf color can be visible.[4] Flowers like many other aloes. Orange tubular, with a white tip on the petals. Flowers on a long stalk. Single flower on each stalk.

References

  1. ^ Weber, O. (2013). "Aloe ellenbeckii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T201381A2703805. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T201381A2703805.en. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Aloe ellenbeckii A. Berger". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Aloe ellenbeckii A.Berger". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Aloe ellenbeckii, Succulent, [A. dumetorum]". www.smgrowers.com. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
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