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Aloe kilifiensis

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Aloe kilifiensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
A. kilifiensis
Binomial name
Aloe kilifiensis

Aloe kilifiensis is a species of plant found on the coastlines of Kenya and Tanazania up to 380 meters (1246 feet)

Description

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This species is one of the acaulescent, spotted aloes, and it is easily confused with the other spotted aloes of East Africa - especially Aloe lateritia and Aloe venusta. The leaves of Aloe kilifiensis are up to 9 cm wide. The perianth of its flowers is noticeably constricted above its base, and it has an inflorescence of five or more branches.

Threats

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It is threatened by the destruction of its habitat for agricultural purposes, and collected because of its flower's distinct coloring.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Eastern Arc Mountains.; Coastal Forests CEPF Plant Assessment Project Participants (2009). "Aloe kilifiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T158221A5190802. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T158221A5190802.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Aloe kilifiensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2015-09-10.