Aloe kilifiensis
| Aloe kilifiensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Aloe |
| Species: | A. kilifiensis
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| 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
[edit]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
[edit]It is threatened by the destruction of its habitat for agricultural purposes, and collected because of its flower's distinct coloring.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Aloe kilifiensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
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