Aloe babatiensis

Aloe babatiensis
CITES Appendix II (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
A. babatiensis
Binomial name
Aloe babatiensis

Aloe babatiensis is an aloe which is found in northern Tanzania.

Description

Aloe babatiensis branches from the base to form thick clumps of stems, each up to 2 meters long, and either erect or sprawling on the ground. The leaves are shiny, and a dull green colour without any markings. They are long, slender and recurved downwards.

The tall, erect inflorescence has up to 4 branches. The tubular flowers are bright red to pink, and 35–40 mm long.

References

  1. ^ Mollel, N. (2022). "Aloe babatiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T110689964A110689991. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T110689964A110689991.en. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Aloe babatiensis Christian & Verdoorn". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 7 August 2025.