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Aloe ramosissima Pillans
| Family Name: | Aceraceae |
| Synonyms: | Aloe dichotoma subsp. ramosissima |
| Common Name: | Maiden's Quiver Tree |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Desert / Semi-Desert) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
| CITES Protection | True (Appendix II) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with a shrub-like growth form up to 1.2 m tall. |
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| Trunk | The succulent stem is protected by a waxy covering which is silver, pink and brown. |
| Foliage | Thick, smooth leaves are oblong and narrowly triangular (20 cm long, 2 cm wide) with minute, yellowish or brownish spines along the margin. They are arranged in rosettes at the branch tips. |
| Flowers | Yellow, tubular flowers are arranged along an inflorescence which is up to 20 cm long and bears 3 branches. |
| Fruit | Dry, dehiscent fruit is known as a capsule. At dehiscence, the capsule breaks into 3 parts which remain united at the base and releases winged seeds (3 cm long, 1.8 cm wide). |
| Cultivation | This species is not adapted to hot, humid climates and may go dormant under prolonged exposure to these conditions. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Flowers Others: Immature flower buds are edible. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Taking stem cuttings are not advisable, as the rate of rooting is quite low. |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Spiny |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thick / Fleshy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
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Others
| Master ID | 29217 |
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| Species ID | 3526 |
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