Aloe arborescens
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| Aloe arborescens Mill. |
Aloe arborescens Mill. is a species in the genus Aloe. It is the only other member of the Aloe family that is as effective as Aloe Vera for medical uses[citation needed].
[edit] Description
Blue-grey leaves with red, tubular flowers producing nectar attracting, amongst others, sunbirds, Crested Barbets and Grey Louries. It grows to 2m x 3m. Its sap is used in the treatment of bruises, burns and other skin complaints. Its common English name is Krantz Aloe.
[edit] Distribution
Aloe arborescens occurs naturally in areas of South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi
[edit] References
- ^ Joffe, P. Easy guide to indigenous shrubs. Briza Publications, Pretoria ISBN 1875093400
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