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Nomenclature

A synonym of Aloiampelos striatula.
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Other use

Aloiampelos striatula is often planted as a hedge or boundary fence for properties or animal enclosures, especially in Lesotho. Large flowering clumps of virtually all the Aloiampelos species will attract birds (especially sunbirds) to a garden.
http://pza.sanbi.org/dierama-tysonii

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Southern Africa
  • Africa, Southern Africa, Lesotho

Aloe striatula Haw.

Family: ASPHODELACEAE
Genus: Aloe
Species: striatula Haw.
Common names: Coral Aloe; Hardy Aloe
Distribution summary: South Africa, Lesotho
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Dry, sunny, rocky mountains
Garden status: Not currently grown


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