Aloe lomatophylloides
Aloe lomatophylloides, commonly known as the "leafy aloe," is a striking succulent native to the arid regions of South Africa. Characterized by its unique, thick, and often serrated leaves, this medicinal plant is valued for its soothing gel, traditionally used to treat skin irritations, burns, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Aloe lomatophylloides
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling into the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Aloe as the species Aloe lomatophylloides.
| 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 is known by several common names depending on the language and region, including 流苏叶芦荟 in Traditional Chinese (zh), 流苏叶芦荟 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and 流苏叶芦荟 in Mainland Chinese usage (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 流苏叶芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 流苏叶芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 流苏叶芦荟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very restricted and specific natural range. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, its distribution is limited to the island of Rodrigues. Due to this localized habitat, the species is considered an endemic treasure of the area. Protecting this unique geographical niche is essential for the survival of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aloe lomatophylloides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, chromones.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |