Aloe globuligemma

Aloe globuligemma, commonly known as the Globular Aloe, is a distinctive succulent native to specific arid regions. Characterized by its compact, spherical growth habit and striking floral displays, this plant is valued for its unique morphology. In traditional practices, its medicinal properties are often explored for skin-healing applications.

  • Scientific name: Aloe globuligemma
  • Family: Asphodelaceae
  • Native range: Africa

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It further falls into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, specifically within the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 globuligemma, is referred to by several common names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is called صبار جلوبيوليجما, while in Chinese, it is known as 巫医芦荟 (zh, zh-cn, zh-hans), 巫醫蘆薈 (zh-tw), or simply 巫医芦荟.
Language Common Name Source
arz صبار جلوبيوليجما Wikidata
zh 巫医芦荟 Wikidata
zh-cn 巫医芦荟 Wikidata
zh-tw 巫醫蘆薈 Wikidata
zh-hans 巫医芦荟 Wikidata
af Knoppiesaalwyn Wikidata
zh 球芽芦荟 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the southern portion of the African continent. Its presence is notably recorded in Zimbabwe, located within South Tropical Africa. Furthermore, the species can be found in Botswana, which is situated in Southern Africa. The distribution also extends to the Northern Provinces of South Africa. These varied locations define the unique geographical range of Aloe globuligemma.

Region Area Source
South Tropical Africa Zimbabwe WCVP
Southern Africa Botswana WCVP
Southern Africa Northern Provinces WCVP

Activities

Aloe globuligemma 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 ★☆☆☆☆