Aloe perryi
Socotrine aloe | |
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Conservation status | |
![]() Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asphodelaceae |
Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
Genus: | Aloe |
Species: | A. perryi |
Binomial name | |
Aloe perryi Baker[2] |
Aloe perryi is a species of plant in the genus Aloe. It is endemic to the island of Socotra in Yemen,[2] and may be known by the common name, Socotrine aloe.[3]
Description
A variable species, usually a blue-green colour but sometimes reddish, especially in exposed positions. The inflorescence is branched, and the flowers reddish orange with yellow tips.[citation needed]
Distribution and habitat
Its natural habitat is rocky areas. Widely distributed and in places abundant, it is one of a number of Aloe species that naturally occur on the island of Socotra, others including Aloe jawiyon[4] and Aloe squarrosa.[5] Bitter aloes – the juice of Aloe perryi – has important pharmaceutical and medicinal properties. At present, it is under no immediate threat but some populations are potentially vulnerable to pests, climate change and over-harvesting.
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References
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- ^ Miller, A. (2004). "Aloe perryi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44896A10951424. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44896A10951424.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Aloe perryi Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Western Arabia and the Red Sea, Naval Intelligence Division, London 2005, p. 208 ISBN 0-7103-1034-X; John Hill, A History of the Materia Medica, London 1751, p. 772
- ^ "Aloe jawiyon S.J.Christie, D.P.Hannon & Oakman ex A.G.Mill." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "Aloe squarrosa Baker ex Balf.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-11-12.