Abstract

Some species in the genus Aloe seem to stand alone, having no apparent close relatives. An example is Aloe plicatilis with its fans of bluish-green strap-like leaves. Many other aloes fall into natural groupings which can be presumed to have arisen from a common ancestor. One such grouping is referred to as the “speckled aloes” in Guide to the Aloes of South Africa1, and it includes Aloe microstigma and its close relatives, all native to the western part of South Africa and adjacent southern Namibia. In GW

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.