Aloe babatiensis

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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

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  • [http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000757893 World Flora Online entry]

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babatiensis

Category:Flora of Tanzania

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