Aloidendron eminens
Aloidendron eminens, formerly Aloe eminens, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron, endemic to Somalia.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Tribe: | Aloeae |
| Genus: | Aloidendron |
| Species: | A. eminens |
| Binomial name | |
| Aloidendron eminens (Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally) Klopper & Gideon F.Sm.[1] | |
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Description and taxonomy
It grows as a massive, branching tree of roughly 35 feet in height. It looks similar to its close relative, the giant tree aloe (Aloidendron barberae) of South Africa, however its leaves are slightly more yellow, and it produces bright red flowers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Somalia, where it is indigenous to the northern area around Erigavo. Here its habitat is rocky limestone slopes and forested ravines, where it often occurs on forest verges. It is threatened by habitat loss.[3]
References
- "Aloidendron eminens". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- "Introduction to Tree Aloes, part 2: The branching tree aloes - Dave's Garden".
- Weber, O. (2013). "Aloe eminens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T30747A2795911. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T30747A2795911.en. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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