Aloe nyeriensis (Aloe)

Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe
Speciesnyeriensis
SynonymsAloe ngobitensis
CategoryTropicals
OriginEast tropical Africa to central Kenya.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer		The crushed leaves may be used as a facial scrub to cleanse skin, reduce pimples and skin blemishes since the leaf exudate contains aloin A (barbaloin) and homonataloin.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1 - 3 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBranching and shrubby.
LandscapeOrnamental use.
PropagationSeed. Germination takes about 3 weeks. Cover seeds with a thin layer of sand (1 - 2mm) and keep moist. Seedlings can be planted in individual pots or containers as soon as they are large enough.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Drought resistant. Sandy, well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatBushland and on lean rocky soils.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves have spots on young plants with teeth 3 mm long and 10 mm apart. Erect stems that branch near the base.
Flower DescriptionInflorescence 60 cm, racemes are cylindrical and flowers scarlet.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a greyish-green colour.

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