Aloe striata
Aloe striata, commonly known as the Zebra Aloe, is a striking succulent native to South Africa. Distinguished by its fleshy, recurved leaves adorned with white longitudinal stripes, it offers both aesthetic beauty and medicinal potential. Traditionally used for skin soothing, this resilient plant is a favorite among modern collectors.
- Scientific name: Aloe striata
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it falls under the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized within 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 scientifically as Aloe striata, is recognized by various common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 线条芦荟 (zh-hans), 线条芦荟 (zh-cn), and 线条芦荟 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese usage, the name is written as 線條蘆薈 (zh-hant), which is also the standard designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 线条芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 線條蘆薈 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 線條蘆薈 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 线条芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 线条芦荟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 珊瑚蘆薈 | Wikidata |
| ar | ألوي إسترياتا | Wikidata |
| zh | 線條蘆薈 | Wikidata |
| sv | Strimaloe | Wikidata |
| tr | Mercan sarısabır | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within Northern Africa, its presence is documented in both Algeria and Morocco. Moving southward, the species is also found throughout the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Interestingly, its range extends far beyond the African continent into the Middle Atlantic Ocean. Specifically, it can be located on the remote island of Ascension.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | Ascension | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aloe striata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |