Socotrine aloe
Aloe perryi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Socotrine aloe, scientifically known as Aloe perryi, is a remarkable succulent endemic to the Socotra Archipelago. Renowned for its thick, fleshy leaves, this resilient species thrives in harsh, arid landscapes. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in local medicinal practices for its soothing and healing therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Flowers
- Common names
- Socotrine Aloe · Zanzibar Aloe · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Socotrine aloe
- Zanzibar aloe
- Perry's aloe
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aloe perryiTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asparagales, it is classified within the family Asphodelaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a highly restricted and specific geographical range. It is native to the Northeast Tropical Africa region, specifically localized to the Socotra archipelago. Within this unique island environment, the species has adapted to the distinct climatic conditions provided by the area. Because it is endemic to Socotra, its natural occurrence is limited to this single geographic location. Consequently, its entire global distribution remains confined to this specific part of the Indian Ocean.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aloe perryi, is characterized by its distinctive morphological features, particularly its reproductive structures. The flowers are a key component of its anatomy, typically emerging on tall, sturdy inflorescences that rise above the succulent, rosette-forming leaves. These flowers are often brightly colored, serving as a vital part of the plant's life cycle by attracting pollinators to ensure successful reproduction.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aloe perryi has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycosides, 6-METHYL-5-HEPTEN-2-ONE, Flavonoids, Phenols, Phytosterols.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Glycosides | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-METHYL-5-HEPTEN-2-ONE | Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin glucoside | Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aloe perryi has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacteria, breast cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacteria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |