Aloe weloensis
Aloe weloensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Aloe weloensis, is a remarkable medicinal succulent celebrated for its potent healing properties. Renowned for its thick, gel-filled leaves, this plant offers significant soothing benefits for skin irritations, burns, and wounds. Its unique bioactive compounds make it a vital natural remedy in holistic wellness practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aloe weloensisSources: Wikidata
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Aloe weloensis, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. More specifically, this medicinal species is indigenous to the country of Ethiopia. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered a characteristic element of that particular African landscape. Understanding this specific location is essential for researchers studying its natural ecological requirements.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Aloe weloensis 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.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of tropical medicine
Conditions
Aloe weloensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Malaria | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Malaria
- BMC pharmacology & toxicology
- Journal of tropical medicine
Preparations
Aloe weloensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf latex.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf latex | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf latex
- Journal of tropical medicine