Aloe arborescens
Scientific name
Aloe arborescens (krantz aloe, candelabra aloe) is a species of flowering succulent perennial plant that belongs to the Aloe genus, which it shares with the well known and studied Aloe vera. This species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has recently been studied for possible medical uses.| Nursery | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 75 Harrington Nursery | 7 |
| Arundel Nursery | 10 |
| Dirk's Nursery | 3 |
| Gaenor's Nursery | 10 |
| Julia's Nursery | 3 |
| Karabo's Nursery | 2 |
| Mother Nursery | 2 |
| Nikelwa's Nursery | 7 |
| Pepe's Nursery | 1 |
| Potluck nursery | 4 |
| Rosie's nursery | 1 |
| Speckle's Spot | 28 |
| Suné's Nursery | 1 |
| Thando's Nursery | 1 |
| Transfer nursery | 64 |
| Tsele's Nursery | 3 |
| Total | 147 |
This table below shows how many plants we are trying to obtain for this species.
| Site | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Site #3 | Delft | 2 |
| Site #5 | Delft | 2 |
| Site #10 | Delft | 2 |
| Site #15 | Rosebank | 5 |
| Site #18 | Rosebank | 4 |
| Site #21 | Rosebank | 30 |
| Site #23 | Rosebank | 20 |
| Site #28 | Mowbray | 30 |
| Site #29 | Mowbray | 20 |
| Site #31 | Rosebank | 20 |
| Site #47 | Rosebank | 10 |
| Site #54 | Langa | 8 |
| Site #61 | Claremont | 5 |
| Site #64 | Mowbray | 10 |
| Site #80 | Rosebank | 5 |
| 5 other sites | 38 | |
| Total | 173 | |
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
It provides medicinal value
It is a pioneer species suitable for establishing the soil in bare areas
Suitable for clay soil
Suitable for sandy soil
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
Southern double-collared sunbird
Aloe arborescens is indigenous to: Cape Flats Dune Strandveld
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