Aalwyn, Ekundo, Endobo, Endobwe
Aloe esculenta

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It forms dense clumps. It can have a stem 40 cm long. The leaves are in compact rings. They are 50 cm long by 8 cm wide at the base. They are sword shaped and grey-green. They have white spots. There are 1-3 flowering stalks 2 m high.

Also put in the family Aloaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in hot, dry country. It grows in sandy areas. In southern Africa it grows at about 1,000 m altitude. It can grow in arid places. Brisbane Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Australia, Botswana, Central Africa, East Africa, Namibia, Southern Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

The flowers are used for making savouring foods and cakes. They are also used in vegetable dishes.

Edible parts

Flowers, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aloe rubrolutea (sensu Story);