Aloe mutabilis
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asphodelaceae |
Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
Genus: | Aloe |
Species: | A. mutabilis
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Binomial name | |
Aloe mutabilis Pillans
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Aloe mutabilis, commonly known as the blue krantz aloe is a species of aloe endemic to northern South Africa.[2]
Range
The blue krantz aloe is found from the Strydpoort Mountains near Polokwane in Limpopo down to krantzes surrounding Johannesburg in Gauteng.[3]
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Habitat
The blue krantz aloe is often found on steep, rocky cliff faces with its stems hanging down.[3]
Conservation status
As of 2019, it has been assessed as Least Concern by SANBI due to its widespread range and its preferred and isolated habitat of steep cliffs.[3]
References
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- ^ "blue krantz aloe (Aloe mutabilis)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ a b c "Aloe mutabilis - Threatened Species Programme". SANBI Red List of South African Plants. Retrieved 2024-04-03.