Aloe jawiyon
| Aloe jawiyon | |
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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. jawiyon
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| Binomial name | |
| Aloe jawiyon S.J.Christie et al. ex A.G.Mill.[2]
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Aloe jawiyon is a species of plant in the genus Aloe. It is endemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen.
Distribution and habitat[]
It is one of three Aloe species that naturally occur on Socotra, the other two being Aloe perryi and Aloe squarrosa. Its natural habitat is dry, rocky slopes and limestone at higher altitude.
Description[]
The leaves are curved, canaliculate and a creamy, greenish-yellow khaki colour. The inflorescence is short, unbranching, and starts out horizontal. The flowers are orange with green tips.
References[]
- ^ Miller, A. (2004). "Aloe jawiyon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44897A10951545. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44897A10951545.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2011-05-20
- Miller, A. (2004). "Aloe jawiyon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44897A10951545. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44897A10951545.en.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List near threatened species
- Aloe
- Near threatened plants
- Endemic flora of Socotra
- Asphodelaceae stubs