Aloe deltoideodonta
| Aloe deltoideodonta | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Aloe |
| Species: | A. deltoideodonta
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| Binomial name | |
| Aloe deltoideodonta | |
Aloe deltoideodonta is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloe. It is endemic to Madagascar and was first described in 1883.[3]
Description
Aloe deltoideodonta is a stemless/short-stemmed plant. It reaches less than 30 centimeters (>12 inches) in height, spreading by offsets from its base.[4]
Leaves
A. deltoideodonta leaves are triangular in shape measuring on average 15-20 centimeters (6-8 inches) in length and 5 centimeters (2 inches) in width.[4] They sprout in a rosette formation.[5]
The leaf is a pale green possibly with white spots, white stripes, and dark green stripes. The margins of the leaf can either be straw or white with small teeth.[4][5]
Flowers
Mature plants produce flowers from late summer to fall.[5] Flowers have "short-branched or unbranched conical inflorescence" that are a gradient transition from a green tip to orange, salmon, and near white at the opening.[4]
The flowers naturally reflex downward.[4]
References
- ^ Rakotoarisoa, S.E. (2020). "Aloe deltoideodonta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T79062498A79062522. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T79062498A79062522.en. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Aloe deltoideodonta Baker". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Aloe deltoideodonta Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ a b c d e "Aloe deltoideodonta, Succulent, [A. deltoideodonta var. candicans, var. fallax]". www.smgrowers.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
- ^ a b c WoS (2019-11-26). "Aloe deltoideodonta". World of Succulents. Retrieved 2025-08-27.