Aloe schelpei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited range of occurrence within the natural world. Its geographical presence is primarily confined to the region of Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is found growing within the borders of Ethiopia. This concentrated distribution suggests that the plant relies on the unique environmental conditions found in this particular area. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Ethiopia is essential for its ongoing conservation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aloe schelpelii is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the plant's regenerative buds are located close to the soil surface, often protected by a layer of organic matter or substrate. Within this botanical framework, it functions specifically as a chamaephyte, maintaining a low-growing stature that allows it to thrive in its natural ecological niche. This life strategy enables the plant to endure environmental stressors by keeping its vital growing points near the ground, facilitating survival through seasonal changes or harsh conditions. As it develops, its physiological processes are optimized for this low-profile existence, balancing structural stability with the ability to exploit available resources in its habitat.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Aloe schelpeli is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not act as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than being an epiphyte. Although it does not exhibit climbing behavior, its structural habit is entirely self-supporting.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aloe schelpei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Drug design, development and therapy

Preparations

Aloe schelpei has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf latex, leaf latex Aloe schelpei.

Leaf latex

1. Drug design, development and therapy

Leaf latex aloe schelpei

1. Drug design, development and therapy