Aloe rupestris

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 8 m tall. The stem is 20 cm across. The leaves are in a compact ring at the top of the plant. The leaves are 70 cm long by 7-10 cm wide.

Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mozambique, Siswati, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - potash

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aloe nitens Baker;