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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: ASPHODELACEAEGenus: 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