Aloe dichotoma
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Aloe dichotoma, also known as quiver tree or kokerboom, is a species of aloe indigenous to South Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region, and Namibia. Its vernacular name comes from the fact that its branches and bark are used by the bushmen to make quiver for their arrows. Modeling of Aloe dichotoma in South Africa and Namibia has contributed to understanding of protected area needs in response to climate change. Known as Choje to the indigenous San people, the quiver tree gets its name from the San practice of hollowing out the tubular branches of Aloe dichotoma to form quivers for their arrows. Modeled range declines in this species due to climate change have recently been confirmed by field surveys (Wendy Foden et al, 2007).
