Aloe jucunda
{{Short description|Species of succulent}}
{{Speciesbox
|image = Aloe jucunda04.jpg
|status = CR
|status_system = IUCN3.1
|status_ref = {{cite journal | author =Weber, O | title = Aloe jucunda | journal = IUCN Red List of Threatened Species | volume=2013 | page =e.T201368A2702781 | year =2013 | doi = 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T201368A2702781.en | doi-access =free }}
|genus = Aloe
|species = jucunda
|authority = Reynolds, 1953
|synonyms =
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Aloe jucunda is a species of succulent plants that belong to the family Asphodelaceae, indigenous to Somalia.
Description
Aloe jucunda can reach a height of about 35 cm. It has shiny, glossy, triangular, dark green leaves, usually about twelve, flecked with pale green spots, up to 4 cm long and 2–5 cm wide, with triangular teeth on the margins.{{Cite web|date=2018-07-26|title=Aloe jucunda|url=https://worldofsucculents.com/aloe-jucunda/|access-date=2021-06-18|website=World of Succulents|language=en-US}}
The inflorescences are single cylindrical clusters, about 35 cm high. The flowers are pale pink or coral pink, 20–30 mm.
Distribution and habitat
Conservation
Due to its narrow range, occurrence in only three locations, and the continuing degradation of its habitat, A. jucunda is currently classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.
Uses
In its native range, it is used to treat wounds, burns, and digestive problems, as well as being used as a diuretic.{{Cite web|title=Aloe jucunda|url=https://temperate.house/plant/aloe-jucunda/|access-date=2021-06-18|website=Temperate House {{!}} Kew Gardens|language=en-GB}}
In cultivation, it prefers soil with a pH of 5.5–6.5, and may be grown outside in the US in hardiness zone 11.{{Cite web|date=2016-09-21|title=Aloe jucunda ( Aloe )|url=https://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/aloe-jucunda-aloe/|access-date=2021-06-18|website=Backyard Gardener|language=en-US}}
References
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- [http://www.catalogueoflife.org/search/scientific/genus/Aloe/species/jucunda/match/1/match/1 Catalogue of Life]
- [http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/namedetail.do?name_id=297523 Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew]
- [http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/ALOE/Aloe_jucunda/Aloe_jucunda/Aloe_jucunda.htm Cactus-art]
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