Basil Christian's aloe
Aloe christianii
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
A succulent plant. It is a herb that keeps growing from year to year. It occasionally has suckers. It can have a stem 1 m high and 12 cm across. The flowering stems are tall. They branch near the top. The flowers are dull red.
Also put in the family Aloaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in tall wooded grassland. It grows between 300-1,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Khondje, Liposo, Wantchile