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Aloe microstigma Salm-Dyck
Monogr. Gen. Aloes & Mesemb. [Salm-Dyck] Sect. 26:fig 4 (fasc. 6:fig11) 1854
Family: ALOACEAE

Aloe microstigma Photo by: © Plantemania
In habitat. The leaves start out horizontal along the ground and suddenly turn up to the sky so that the tip is vertical. Mature leaves are a solid brownish green.

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Aloe microstigma Salm-Dyck
Monogr. Gen. Aloes & Mesemb. [Salm-Dyck] Sect. 26:fig 4 (fasc. 6:fig11) 1854
Synonymy: 5 Accepted name in llifle Database:
Aloe microstigma subs. framesii (L. Bolus) Glen & D.S.Hardy
Fl. S. Africa 5(1: 1): 107 2000
Synonymy: 3
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Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Aloe microstigma group

  • Aloe khamiesensis Pillans: Plants are erect and up to 3 m tall, usually single-stemmed with only one rosette. Distribution: Khamieskroon in Kamiesberg mountains and elsewhere in Namaqualand.
  • Aloe microstigma Salm-Dyck: occur singularly or in small groups, up to 50 cm in diameter and 60-70 cm tall. Distribution: Western and Eastern Cape (Little Karoo, Noorsveld)

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Aloe microstigma in habitat. Photo by: © Plantemania
17582 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Aloe microstigma Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

17584 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Aloe microstigma Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
17583 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Aloe microstigma Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

17585 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Aloe microstigma Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
3168 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Aloe microstigma Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

3164 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Aloe microstigma Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
3160 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
- Leaves have subtle white flecking. In winter, they can become incredibly colourful showing pinks, purples, yellows and greens. Each season has a distinct attractiveness it is a very beautiful aloe! Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

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