Aloe vera

species of plant, herb

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Aloe vera, also known as Barbados aloe or true aloe, is a species of plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It belongs to the genus Aloe and is classified within the order Asparagales, class Liliopsida, and phylum Tracheophyta. The scientific name is cited as Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. This species utilizes CAM photosynthesis and is used as a medicinal plant and vegetable.

The plant is native to Oman but has been introduced to numerous regions, including Algeria, Arizona, Aruba, Ascension, Assam, Austria, the Bahamas, Baleares, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, and Cambodia. Its range also includes Fujian, Guangdong, Açailândia, and Myanmar. While it is a cultivated plant, naturalized populations exist. Records of the species have been documented in Mexico by institutions such as UACH, FCB-BUAP, CICY, IIB-UV, and UNICACH.

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Species

true aloe

Aloe vera

SPECIES

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsphodelaceae

Native toOman

Observations recorded4,866

Gonialoe variegata (L.) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning, 2014 è una pianta succulenta della famiglia Asphodelaceae, originaria dell'Africa australe.

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 645
With media: 359
Family: Asphodelaceae
Collections: UACH, FCB-BUAP, CICY, IIB-UV, UNICACH, FC-UNAM
Recorded in: Mexico

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Encyclopedic overview

Aloe vera (/ˈæloʊ(i) ˈvɛrə, - ˈvɪər-/) is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but also grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world. It is cultivated commercially and has been used for centuries as a topical treatment. The species is considered attractive for decorative purposes, and is often used indoors as a potted plant.

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