Aloe macrocarpa
Aloe macrocarpum, commonly known as the Giant Aloe, is a magnificent succulent native to South Africa. Distinguished by its massive, rosette-forming leaves and striking orange flower spikes, this impressive plant is prized by collectors. It thrives in well-drained soils, offering a dramatic architectural statement in any sunny landscape.
- Scientific name: Aloe macrocarpa
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and 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 by various names depending on the language, is referred to as aloe velkoplodá in Czech (cs), Aloe borziaana in Afrikaans (af), and 大果芦荟 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | aloe velkoplodá | Wikidata |
| af | Aloe borziana | Wikidata |
| zh | 大果芦荟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Benin, Burkina, and Mali. Its presence extends further south within the same region to include Nigeria. Additionally, the species reaches into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range in that area is documented in Djibouti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Aloe macrocarpa, possesses specific components that are often studied for their biological properties. The most prominent part of the plant is its large, fleshy leaves, which are characterized by their robust structure and thick, succulent texture. Within these leaves, a specialized substance known as latex is produced, residing in the inner tissue and serving as a defense mechanism for the plant. In many medicinal contexts, the distinction between the soothing gel and the bitter latex found within these leaves is crucial for understanding its chemical composition.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leave latex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aloe macrocarpa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aloinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aloinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |