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Scientific Name | Aloe subspicata (Baker) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | ASPHODELACEAE |
Synonyms | Chortolirion subspicatum (Baker) A.Berger, Haworthia subspicata Baker |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2018/11/14 |
Assessor(s) | H. Mtshali |
Justification | Aloe subspicata is widespread and not in danger of extinction. |
Distribution |
Endemism | Not endemic to South Africa |
Provincial distribution | Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West |
Range | This species is widespread across southern Africa, from Angola and Zimbabwe southwards to northern South Africa. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Grassland, Nama Karoo, Savanna |
Description | It occurs in a variety of habitats, including grassy plains, thornveld, and open Brachystegia woodland. It is frequently found near rock outcrops and sheets of exposed rock, in various soil types. |
Population |
Population trend | Stable |
Bibliography |
Craib, C. 2005. Grass Aloes in the South African Veld. Umdaus Press, Hatfield.
Daru, B.H., Manning, J.C., Boatwright, J.S., Maurin, O., Maclean, N., Schaefer, H., Kuzmina, M. and van der Bank, M. 2013. Molecular and morphological analysis of subfamily Alooideae (Asphodelaceae) and the inclusion of Chortolirion in Aloe. Taxon 62(1):62-76.
Kativu, S. 2001. Asphodelaceae. In: G.V. Pope (ed). Flora Zambesiaca 12 (Part 3):25-48. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Klopper, R.R., Smith, G.F., Figueiredo, E., Grace, O.M. and van Wyk, A.E. 2013. The correct names for species of Aloe sect. Chortolirion (Asphodelaceae: Alooideae). Taxon 62(6):1266-1267.
Van Wyk, B.-E. and Smith, G.F. 2014. Guide to the Aloes of South Africa. (Third ed.). Briza Publications, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| Mtshali, H. 2018. Aloe subspicata (Baker) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 2023/12/04 |
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