Aloe rubroviolacea
Aloe rubroviolacea, commonly known as the Red-Violet Aloe, is a striking succulent prized for its deep, pigment-rich foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its soothing properties, offering potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits through its unique, nutrient-dense gel and bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Aloe rubroviolacea
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asparagales, it is a member of the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within the unique landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. Its natural habitat is restricted to a few key locations in this arid region. Specifically, populations of Aloe rubroviolacea can be identified in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the species is known to grow within the borders of Yemen. This limited range highlights the plant's specialized ecological requirements in its native environment.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aloe rubroviolacea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phytosterols, anthraquinones, esters, fatty acids, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phytosterols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aloe rubroviolacea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain, obesity.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |