Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

General Information
Common Name Candelabra Aloe, Krantz Aloe
Scientific Name Aloe arborescens
Sun Tolerance Full Sun
Height 2 – 3 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 – 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Bloom Time Spring
Color Green
Flower Color Red-Orange, Yellow
Type Cactus & Succulents
Native Africa
Classification
Kingdom Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants
Class Liliopsida – Monocotyledons
Subclass Liliidae
Order Liliales
Family Aloaceae – Aloe family
Genus Aloe L. – aloe
Species A. arborescens

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe
Aloe arborescens commonly known as Candelabra Aloe also called Krantz Aloe the Afrikaans word "krantz", which means a rocky cliff. It is native to southern of Africa. Aloe arborescens is well known as Aloe Vera. It is usually found in mountainous areas where it favors exposed ridges and rocky outcrops. It is also found in dense bush. This is an evergreen slow growing plant. Aloe arborescens is a large multi-headed sprawling succulent, its specific name indicating that it sometimes reaches tree size that grows to 2 – 3 m (6 – 8 feet). Its leaves are succulent and are green with a slight blue tint. Its leaves are armed with small spikes along its edges and are arranged in rosettes situated at the end of branches. It blooms in spring. The flowers color is red, orange or yellow with cylindrical shape. All plant of this species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has recently been studied for possible medical uses. People cultivate it for aloe jells. Decoctions of the leaves are also used in childbirth and in treating sick calves. In the Transkei it is used for stomach ache and given to chickens to prevent them from getting sick.


Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe : Flowers Red

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe : Flowers Orange

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe : Flowers Orange

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

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