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Aloidendron eminens

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Aloidendron eminens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Aloidendron
Species:
A. eminens
Binomial name
Aloidendron eminens
(Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally) Klopper & Gideon F.Sm.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Aloe eminens Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally

Aloidendron eminens, formerly Aloe eminens, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron, endemic to Somalia.

Description and taxonomy

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It grows as a massive, branching tree of roughly 35 feet in height. It looks similar to its close relative, the giant tree aloe (Aloidendron barberae) of South Africa, however its leaves are slightly more yellow, and it produces bright red flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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It is endemic to Somalia, where it is indigenous to the northern area around Erigavo. Here its habitat is rocky limestone slopes and forested ravines, where it often occurs on forest verges. It is threatened by habitat loss.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Aloidendron eminens". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Introduction to Tree Aloes, part 2: The branching tree aloes - Dave's Garden".
  3. ^ Weber, O. (2013). "Aloe eminens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T30747A2795911. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T30747A2795911.en. Retrieved 9 January 2020.