Aloe ngongensis

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

A shrubby succulent. It forms leaves in rings. The stems can be 1.5 m tall. The leaves are 30-60 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 60 cm long with 6-8 branches. The flowers are red.

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

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The roots are used to brew beer in East Africa.

Edible parts

Roots - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aloe rabaiensis Rendle;