Aloe elegans

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

An aloe. It does not have a stem. The leaves are sword shaped. They are 45-50 cm long by 13-15 cm wide. They are more broad at the base. It has teeth 4 mm long. The flower stalk is 1 m long and has 8 branches. The flowers are bright yellow.

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

Where it is found

It can grow in arid places. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in pickles.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. var. aethiopica Schweinf.; Aloe abyssinica Lam. var. peacockii Baker; Aloe aethiopica (Schweinf.) A. Berger;