Aloe chabaudii
Aloe chabaudii, commonly known as a rare succulent from the Aloe genus, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Native to specific arid regions, this species offers intriguing potential in traditional healing practices, primarily utilized for its soothing skin benefits and restorative bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Aloe chabaudii
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Aloe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aloe | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aloe chabaudii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 查波芦荟, 查波芦荟 (specifically in simplified Chinese), 查波蘆薈 in traditional Chinese, and 查波芦荟 in simplified Chinese script, while it is also known as 茶番仙人芦荟.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 查波芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 查波芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 查波蘆薈 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 查波芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 茶番仙人芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 菊花芦荟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving to East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Tanzania. The species also extends into South Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting the nation of Malawi. Furthermore, its range in South Tropical Africa includes the countries of Mozambique and Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aloe chabaudii, utilizes different anatomical structures for its physiological functions and potential medicinal applications. The most prominent part is the succulent leaf, which stores significant amounts of water and contains the bioactive compounds typically sought for therapeutic use. Additionally, the roots serve as the essential foundation of the plant, anchoring it into the soil and facilitating the uptake of necessary nutrients and moisture to support its growth.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aloe chabaudii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aloe chabaudii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |