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Aloidendron barberae (Dyer) Klopper & Gideon F.Sm.
| Family Name: | Asphodelaceae |
| Synonyms: | Aloe bainesii var. barberae, Aloe bainesii, Aloe zeyheri, Aloe barberae |
| Common Name: | Tree Aloe |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 15 m |
| Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter | 0 |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 15 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Crown | Dichotomous branching (branches divided into 2 parts) forms a round, spreading crown. |
| Trunk | The trunk has smooth, grey bark, is forked and grows up to 0.9 m wide. |
| Foliage | Recurved leaves (leaves that curl backwards) are arranged in a dense rosette. Narrow, linear leaves have a toothed leaf margin. |
| Flowers | Tubular flowers are rose pink with green tips. They are arranged in racemes (spike-like inflorescence with flowers attached by a distinct stalk). In Africa, flowers are pollinated by sunbirds. |
| Fruit | Dry, dehiscent fruits are known as capsules. The seeds are dispersed by the wind. |
| Habitat | Occurs in subtropical coastal forest, valleys and deep ravines. |
| Etymology | The specific epithet barberae was named after Mary Elizabeth Barber, the plant collector who first discovered the species. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Focal Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Vertebrates (Bird)) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Drought Tolerant |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
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Others
| Master ID | 31671 |
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| Species ID | 6070 |
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