Aloe jucunda
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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. jucunda
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| Binomial name | |
| Aloe jucunda Reynolds, 1953
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Aloe jucunda is a species of succulent plants that belong to the family Asphodelaceae, indigenous to Somalia.
Description
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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.[2]
The inflorescences are single cylindrical clusters, about 35 cm high. The flowers are pale pink or coral pink, 20–30 mm.
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This species is native to northern Somalia. A. jucunda occurs only in dry forests on limestone at altitudes from 1060 to 1680 meters, within a very restricted range about 30 km across the Gaan Libah plateau.[1]
Conservation
[edit]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.[1]
Uses
[edit]In its native range, it is used to treat wounds, burns, and digestive problems, as well as being used as a diuretic.[3]
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.[4]
References
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- ^ a b c Weber, O (2013). "Aloe jucunda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T201368A2702781. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T201368A2702781.en.
- ^ "Aloe jucunda". World of Succulents. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Aloe jucunda". Temperate House | Kew Gardens. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Aloe jucunda ( Aloe )". Backyard Gardener. 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
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