605 Species of Genus Aloe

The Wonderful World of Aloes

Hello, Ferb Vu here! Today, I want to share my fascination with a truly remarkable genus of plants: the Aloes. These succulents, with their striking forms and incredible resilience, have captivated plant enthusiasts like myself for centuries.

Aloes are native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula, thriving in arid and semi-arid environments. This adaptability is a testament to their remarkable ability to store water in their fleshy leaves, allowing them to withstand prolonged periods of drought. But it’s not just their hardiness that draws me to them; their diverse forms and unique beauty are equally captivating.

A Diverse Family

The Aloe genus boasts a staggering diversity, with over 600 recognized species. From the towering tree-like Aloe barberae to the compact and clustering Aloe vera, there’s an Aloe to suit every taste and garden. Here are:

1. Aloe vera: Perhaps the most well-known species, Aloe vera is renowned for its medicinal properties. Its gel, extracted from the leaves, is used to soothe burns, moisturize skin, and even aid in digestion.
2. Aloe arborescens: Also known as the Krantz Aloe, this species can grow into a large, multi-headed shrub with vibrant red flowers. It’s a popular choice for landscaping in arid climates.
3. Aloe polyphylla: This stunning species, native to Lesotho, forms a mesmerizing spiral of leaves, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item.
4. Aloe ferox: Commonly known as the Cape Aloe, this large, single-stemmed Aloe is harvested for its bitter sap, which has various medicinal uses.
5. Aloe aaata T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
6. Aloe aageodonta L.E.Newton
7. Aloe abyssicola Lavranos & Bilaidi
8. Aloe aculeata Pole-Evans
9. Aloe acutissima H.Perrier
10. Aloe adigratana Reynolds
11. Aloe affinis A.Berger
12. Aloe africana Mill.
13. Aloe ahmarensis Favell, M.B.Mill. & Al-Gifri
14. Aloe alaotrensis J.-P.Castillon
15. Aloe albida (Stapf) Reynolds
16. Aloe albiflora Guillaumin
17. Aloe albostriata T.A.McCoy, Rakouth & Lavranos
18. Aloe albovestita S.Carter & Brandham
19. Aloe aldabrensis (Marais) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
20. Aloe alexandrei Ellert
21. Aloe alfredii Rauh
22. Aloe allochroa L.E.Newton & Mwadime
23. Aloe alooides (Bolus) Druten
24. Aloe ambigens Chiov.
25. Aloe ambositrae J.-P.Castillon
26. Aloe ambrensis J.-B.Castillon
27. Aloe amicorum L.E.Newton
28. Aloe ammophila Reynolds
29. Aloe ampefyana J.-B.Castillon
30. Aloe amudatensis Reynolds
31. Aloe analavelonensis Letsara, Rakotoar. & Almeda
32. Aloe andersonii van Jaarsv. & P.Nel
33. Aloe andongensis Baker
34. Aloe andringitrensis H.Perrier
35. Aloe angelica Pole-Evans
36. Aloe anivoranoensis (Rauh & Hebding) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
37. Aloe ankaranensis Rauh & Mangelsdorff
38. Aloe ankoberensis M.G.Gilbert & Sebsebe
39. Aloe anodonta T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
40. Aloe × anosyana J.-P.Castillon
41. Aloe ansoultae Rebmann
42. Aloe antandroi (Decary) H.Perrier
43. Aloe antoetrana J.-B.Castillon
44. Aloe antonii J.-B.Castillon
45. Aloe antsingyensis (Leandri) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
46. Aloe archeri Lavranos
47. Aloe arenicola Reynolds
48. Aloe argenticauda Merxm. & Giess
49. Aloe argentifolia T.A.McCoy, Rulkens & O.J.Baptista
50. Aloe argyrostachys Lavranos, Rakouth & T.A.McCoy
51. Aloe armatissima Lavranos & Collen.
52. Aloe arneodoi Rebmann
53. Aloe asperifolia A.Berger
54. Aloe aufensis T.A.McCoy
55. Aloe aurelienii J.-B.Castillon
56. Aloe austroarabica T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
57. Aloe austrosudanica T.A.McCoy
58. Aloe babatiensis Christian & I.Verd.
59. Aloe bakeri Scott Elliot
60. Aloe ballii Reynolds
61. Aloe ballyi Reynolds
62. Aloe barbara-jeppeae T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
63. Aloe bargalensis Lavranos
64. Aloe beankaensis Letsara, Rakotoar. & Almeda
65. Aloe belavenokensis (Rauh & Gerold) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
66. Aloe belitsakensis Rakotoaris.
67. Aloe bella G.D.Rowley
68. Aloe bellatula Reynolds
69. Aloe benishangulana Sebsebe & Tesfaye
70. Aloe berevoana Lavranos
71. Aloe bergeriana (Dinter) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning
72. Aloe bernadettae J.-B.Castillon
73. Aloe bernardii J.-P.Castillon
74. Aloe bertemariae Sebsebe & Dioli
75. Aloe betsileensis H.Perrier
76. Aloe bicomitum L.C.Leach
77. Aloe boiteaui Guillaumin
78. Aloe boscawenii Christian
79. Aloe bosseri J.-B.Castillon
80. Aloe bowiea Schult. & Schult.f.
81. Aloe boylei Baker
82. Aloe braamvanwykii Gideon F.Sm. & Figueiredo
83. Aloe brachystachys Baker
84. Aloe branddraaiensis Groenew.
85. Aloe brandhamii S.Carter
86. Aloe brevifolia Mill.
87. Aloe breviscapa Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
88. Aloe broomii Schönland
89. Aloe brunneodentata Lavranos & Collen.
90. Aloe brunneostriata Lavranos & S.Carter
91. Aloe bruynsii P.I.Forst.
92. Aloe buchananii Baker
93. Aloe buchlohii Rauh
94. Aloe buettneri A.Berger
95. Aloe buhrii Lavranos
96. Aloe bukobana Reynolds
97. Aloe bulbicaulis Christian
98. Aloe bulbillifera H.Perrier
99. Aloe bullockii Reynolds
100. Aloe burgersfortensis Reynolds
101. Aloe bussei A.Berger
102. Aloe butiabana T.C.Cole & T.G.Forrest
103. Aloe × buzairiensis Lodé
104. Aloe × caesia Salm-Dyck
105. Aloe calcairophila Reynolds
106. Aloe calidophila Reynolds
107. Aloe calliantha T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
108. Aloe cameronii Hemsl.
109. Aloe camperi Schweinf.
110. Aloe canarina S.Carter
111. Aloe candelabrum A.Berger
112. Aloe canis S.Lane
113. Aloe cannellii L.C.Leach
114. Aloe capitata Baker
115. Aloe capmanambatoensis Rauh & Gerold
116. Aloe carnea S.Carter
117. Aloe carolineae L.E.Newton
118. Aloe castanea Schönland
119. Aloe castellorum J.R.I.Wood
120. Aloe castilloniae J.-B.Castillon
121. Aloe cataractarum T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
122. Aloe catengiana Reynolds
123. Aloe chabaudii Schönland
124. Aloe challisii van Jaarsv. & A.E.van Wyk
125. Aloe charlotteae J.-B.Castillon
126. Aloe cheranganiensis S.Carter & Brandham
127. Aloe chlorantha Lavranos
128. Aloe chortolirioides A.Berger
129. Aloe christianii Reynolds
130. Aloe chrysostachys Lavranos & L.E.Newton
131. Aloe cipolinicola (H.Perrier) J.-B.Castillon & J.-P.Castillon
132. Aloe citrea (Guillaumin) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
133. Aloe citrina S.Carter & Brandham
134. Aloe clarkei L.E.Newton
135. Aloe classenii Reynolds
136. Aloe claviflora Burch.
137. Aloe collenetteae Lavranos
138. Aloe collina S.Carter
139. Aloe × commutata Tod.
140. Aloe comosa Marloth & A.Berger
141. Aloe compressa H.Perrier
142. Aloe comptonii Reynolds
143. Aloe condyae van Jaarsv. & P.Nel
144. Aloe confusa Engl.
145. Aloe congdonii S.Carter
146. Aloe conifera H.Perrier
147. Aloe cooperi Baker
148. Aloe corallina I.Verd.
149. Aloe craibii Gideon F.Sm.
150. Aloe crassipes Baker
151. Aloe cremnophila Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
152. Aloe cryptoflora Reynolds
153. Aloe cryptopoda Baker
154. Aloe cyrtophylla Lavranos
155. Aloe dabenorisana van Jaarsv.
156. Aloe darainensis J.-P.Castillon
157. Aloe davyana Schönland
158. Aloe dawei A.Berger
159. Aloe debrana Christian
160. Aloe decaryi Guillaumin
161. Aloe decorsei H.Perrier
162. Aloe decurva Reynolds
163. Aloe deinacantha T.A.McCoy, Rakouth & Lavranos
164. Aloe delicatifolia J.-B.Castillon
165. Aloe delphinensis Rauh
166. Aloe deltoideodonta Baker
167. Aloe descoingsii Reynolds
168. Aloe deserti A.Berger
169. Aloe dewetii Reynolds
170. Aloe dewinteri Giess ex Borman & Hardy
171. Aloe dhufarensis Lavranos
172. Aloe diolii L.E.Newton
173. Aloe distans Haw.
174. Aloe divaricata A.Berger
175. Aloe djiboutiensis T.A.McCoy
176. Aloe doddsiorum T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
177. Aloe dominella Reynolds
178. Aloe dorotheae A.Berger
179. Aloe downsiana T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
180. Aloe droseroides Lavranos & T.A.McCoy
181. Aloe duckeri Christian
182. Aloe dyeri Schönland
183. Aloe ecklonis Salm-Dyck
184. Aloe edouardii Rebmann
185. Aloe × eileeniae Gideon F.Sm. & Figueiredo
186. Aloe elata S.Carter & L.E.Newton
187. Aloe elegans Tod.
188. Aloe elegantissima T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
189. Aloe elgonica Bullock
190. Aloe elkerriana Dioli & T.A.McCoy
191. Aloe ellenbeckii A.Berger
192. Aloe eremophila Lavranos
193. Aloe erensii Christian
194. Aloe ericahenriettae T.A.McCoy
195. Aloe ericetorum Bosser
196. Aloe erinacea D.S.Hardy
197. Aloe erythrophylla Bosser
198. Aloe esculenta L.C.Leach
199. Aloe eumassawana S.Carter, M.G.Gilbert & Sebsebe
200. Aloe excelsa A.Berger
201. Aloe eximia Lavranos & T.A.McCoy
202. Aloe falcata Baker
203. Aloe fibrosa Lavranos & L.E.Newton
204. Aloe fievetii Reynolds
205. Aloe fimbrialis S.Carter
206. Aloe fleurentiniorum Lavranos & L.E.Newton
207. Aloe fleuretteana Rauh & Gerold
208. Aloe flexilifolia Christian
209. Aloe florenceae Lavranos & T.A.McCoy
210. Aloe forbesii Balf.f.
211. Aloe fosteri Pillans
212. Aloe fouriei D.S.Hardy & Glen
213. Aloe fragilis Lavranos & Röösli
214. Aloe framesii L.Bolus
215. Aloe francombei L.E.Newton
216. Aloe friisii Sebsebe & M.G.Gilbert
217. Aloe fulleri Lavranos
218. Aloe gariepensis Pillans
219. Aloe gautieri J.-P.Castillon & Nusb.
220. Aloe × gemmelliae Gideon F.Sm. & Figueiredo
221. Aloe gerstneri Reynolds
222. Aloe ghibensis Sebsebe & Friis
223. Aloe gilbertii T.Reynolds ex Sebsebe & Brandham
224. Aloe gillettii S.Carter
225. Aloe glabrescens (Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally) S.Carter & Brandham
226. Aloe glauca Mill.
227. Aloe globuligemma Pole-Evans
228. Aloe gneissicola (H.Perrier) J.-B.Castillon & J.-P.Castillon
229. Aloe gossweileri Reynolds
230. Aloe gracilicaulis Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
231. Aloe graciliflora Groenew.
232. Aloe grandidentata Salm-Dyck
233. Aloe graniticola Rebmann
234. Aloe grata Reynolds
235. Aloe greatheadii Schönland
236. Aloe greenii C.Green ex Rob.
237. Aloe grisea S.Carter & Brandham
238. Aloe guerrae Reynolds
239. Aloe guillaumetii Cremers
240. Aloe haggeherensis T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
241. Aloe hahnii Gideon F.Sm. & Klopper
242. Aloe hankeyi Gideon F.Sm. & Figueiredo
243. Aloe hardyi Glen
244. Aloe harlana Reynolds
245. Aloe haroniensis T.A.McCoy, Plowes & O.J.Baptista
246. Aloe haworthioides Baker
247. Aloe hazeliana Reynolds
248. Aloe helenae Danguy
249. Aloe heliderana Lavranos
250. Aloe hemmingii Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
251. Aloe hendrickxii Reynolds
252. Aloe hereroensis Engl.
253. Aloe × hexapetala Salm-Dyck
254. Aloe heybensis Lavranos
255. Aloe hildebrandtii Baker
256. Aloe hlangapies Groenew.
257. Aloe hoffmannii Lavranos
258. Aloe humbertii H.Perrier
259. Aloe humilis (L.) Mill.
260. Aloe huntleyana van Jaarsv. & Swanepoel
261. Aloe ibitiensis H.Perrier
262. Aloe ifanadianae J.-B.Castillon
263. Aloe ikiorum Dioli & G.Powys
264. Aloe imalotensis Reynolds
265. Aloe × imerinensis Bosser
266. Aloe immaculata Pillans
267. Aloe inamara L.C.Leach
268. Aloe inconspicua Plowes
269. Aloe inermis Forssk.
270. Aloe inexpectata Lavranos & T.A.McCoy
271. Aloe × inopinata Gideon, F.Sm., N.R.Crouch & Oosth.
272. Aloe integra Reynolds
273. Aloe inyangensis Christian
274. Aloe irafensis Lavranos, T.A.McCoy & Al-Gifri
275. Aloe iringaensis Starha & Pavelka
276. Aloe isaloensis H.Perrier
277. Aloe ithya T.A.McCoy & L.E.Newton
278. Aloe ivakoanyensis Letsara, Rakotoar. & Almeda
279. Aloe jacksonii Reynolds
280. Aloe jawiyon S.J.Christie, D.P.Hannon & Oakman ex A.G.Mill.
281. Aloe jeppeae Klopper & Gideon F.Sm.
282. Aloe jibisana L.E.Newton
283. Aloe johannis J.-B.Castillon
284. Aloe johannis-bernardii J.-P.Castillon
285. Aloe johannis-philippei J.-B.Castillon
286. Aloe jucunda Reynolds
287. Aloe juvenna Brandham & S.Carter
288. Aloe kahinii T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
289. Aloe kamnelii van Jaarsv.
290. Aloe kaokoensis van Jaarsv., Swanepoel & A.E.van Wyk
291. Aloe karasbergensis Pillans
292. Aloe × keayi Reynolds
293. Aloe kedongensis Reynolds
294. Aloe kefaensis M.G.Gilbert & Sebsebe
295. Aloe ketabrowniorum L.E.Newton
296. Aloe khamiesensis Pillans
297. Aloe kilifiensis Christian
298. Aloe kniphofioides Baker
299. Aloe koenenii Lavranos & Kerstin Koch
300. Aloe komaggasensis Kritz. & van Jaarsv.
301. Aloe komatiensis Reynolds
302. Aloe kouebokkeveldensis van Jaarsv. & A.B.Low
303. Aloe krapohliana Marloth
304. Aloe kraussii Baker
305. Aloe kulalensis L.E.Newton & Beentje
306. Aloe kwasimbana T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
307. Aloe labiaflava Groenew.
308. Aloe labworana (Reynolds) S.Carter
309. Aloe laeta A.Berger
310. Aloe lanata T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
311. Aloe latens T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
312. Aloe lateritia Engl.
313. Aloe lavranosii Reynolds
314. Aloe leachii Reynolds
315. Aloe leandrii Bosser
316. Aloe leedalii S.Carter
317. Aloe lensayuensis Lavranos & L.E.Newton
318. Aloe lepida L.C.Leach
319. Aloe leptosiphon A.Berger
320. Aloe lettyae Reynolds
321. Aloe liliputana van Jaarsv. & Harrower
322. Aloe lindenii Lavranos
323. Aloe linearifolia A.Berger
324. Aloe lineata (Aiton) Haw.
325. Aloe littoralis Baker
326. Aloe lolwensis L.E.Newton
327. Aloe lomatophylloides Balf.f.
328. Aloe longibracteata Pole-Evans
329. Aloe longistyla Baker
330. Aloe luapulana L.C.Leach
331. Aloe lucile-allorgeae Rauh
332. Aloe lukeana T.C.Cole
333. Aloe luntii Baker
334. Aloe lutescens Groenew.
335. Aloe macleayi Reynolds
336. Aloe macra Haw.
337. Aloe macrocarpa Tod.
338. Aloe macroclada Baker
339. Aloe macrosiphon Baker
340. Aloe maculata All.
341. Aloe mahraensis Lavranos & T.A.McCoy
342. Aloe manandonae J.-B.Castillon & J.-P.Castillon
343. Aloe mandotoensis J.-B.Castillon
344. Aloe mandrarensis J.-P.Castillon
345. Aloe mangeaensis L.E.Newton & S.Carter
346. Aloe maningoryensis J.-P.Castillon
347. Aloe marlothii A.Berger
348. Aloe martialii J.-B.Castillon
349. Aloe massawana Reynolds
350. Aloe mawii Christian
351. Aloe mayottensis A.Berger
352. Aloe mccoyi Lavranos & Mies
353. Aloe mcloughlinii Christian
354. Aloe medishiana Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
355. Aloe megalacantha Baker
356. Aloe megalocarpa Lavranos
357. Aloe melanacantha A.Berger
358. Aloe × menachensis (Schweinf.) Blatt.
359. Aloe mendesii Reynolds
360. Aloe menyharthii Baker
361. Aloe metallica Engl. & Gilg
362. Aloe meyeri van Jaarsv.
363. Aloe micracantha Haw.
364. Aloe microdonta Chiov.
365. Aloe microstigma Salm-Dyck
366. Aloe millotii Reynolds
367. Aloe milne-redheadii Christian
368. Aloe minima Baker
369. Aloe miskatana S.Carter
370. Aloe mitsioana J.-B.Castillon
371. Aloe mkushiana T.A.McCoy
372. Aloe mocamedensis van Jaarsv.
373. Aloe modesta Reynolds
374. Aloe molederana Lavranos & Glen
375. Aloe momccoyae T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
376. Aloe monotropa I.Verd.
377. Aloe monticola Reynolds
378. Aloe montis-nabro Orlando & El Azzouni
379. Aloe morijensis S.Carter & Brandham
380. Aloe mossurilensis Ellert
381. Aloe mottramiana J.-B.Castillon
382. Aloe mubendiensis Christian
383. Aloe mudenensis Reynolds
384. Aloe multicolor L.E.Newton
385. Aloe munchii Christian
386. Aloe murina L.E.Newton
387. Aloe musapana Reynolds
388. Aloe mutabilis Pillans
389. Aloe myriacantha (Haw.) Schult. & Schult.f.
390. Aloe mzimbana I.Verd. & Christian
391. Aloe namibensis Giess
392. Aloe namorokaensis (Rauh) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
393. Aloe neilcrouchii Klopper & Gideon F.Sm.
394. Aloe neoqaharensis T.A.McCoy
395. Aloe neosteudneri Lavranos & T.A.McCoy
396. Aloe newtonii J.-B.Castillon
397. Aloe ngobitensis Reynolds
398. Aloe ngongensis Christian
399. Aloe ngutwaensis T.Mwadime & Matheka
400. Aloe nicholsii Gideon F.Sm. & N.R.Crouch
401. Aloe niebuhriana Lavranos
402. Aloe niensiensis L.E.Newton
403. Aloe nigrimontana T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
404. Aloe nordaliae Wabuyele
405. Aloe nubigena Groenew.
406. Aloe nugalensis Thulin
407. Aloe nuttii Baker
408. Aloe nyeriensis Christian & I.Verd.
409. Aloe occidentalis (H.Perrier) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
410. Aloe officinalis Forssk.
411. Aloe oligophylla Baker
412. Aloe omavandae van Jaarsv.
413. Aloe omoana T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
414. Aloe orientalis (H.Perrier) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
415. Aloe orlandi Lavranos
416. Aloe ortholopha Christian & Milne-Red.
417. Aloe otallensis Baker
418. Aloe pachydactylos T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
419. Aloe pachygaster Dinter
420. Aloe paedogona A.Berger
421. Aloe palmiformis Baker
422. Aloe parallelifolia H.Perrier
423. Aloe parvibracteata Schönland
424. Aloe parvicapsula Lavranos & Collen.
425. Aloe parvidens M.G.Gilbert & Sebsebe
426. Aloe parviflora Baker
427. Aloe parvula A.Berger
428. Aloe patersonii B.Mathew
429. Aloe pavelkae van Jaarsv., Swanepoel, A.E.van Wyk & Lavranos
430. Aloe pearsonii Schönland
431. Aloe peckii P.R.O.Bally & I.Verd.
432. Aloe peglerae Schönland
433. Aloe pembana L.E.Newton
434. Aloe pendens Forssk.
435. Aloe penduliflora Baker
436. Aloe percrassa Tod.
437. Aloe perdita Ellert
438. Aloe perfoliata L.
439. Aloe perrieri Reynolds
440. Aloe perryi Baker
441. Aloe petricola Pole-Evans
442. Aloe petrophila Pillans
443. Aloe peyrierasii Cremers
444. Aloe × philippei J.-B.Castillon
445. Aloe pictifolia D.S.Hardy
446. Aloe pienaarii Pole-Evans
447. Aloe pirottae A.Berger
448. Aloe plowesii Reynolds
449. Aloe pluridens Haw.
450. Aloe porphyrostachys Lavranos & Collen.
451. Aloe powysiorum L.E.Newton & Beentje
452. Aloe praetermissa T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
453. Aloe pratensis Baker
454. Aloe pretoriensis Pole-Evans
455. Aloe prinslooi I.Verd. & D.S.Hardy
456. Aloe procera L.C.Leach
457. Aloe pronkii Lavranos, Rakouth & T.A.McCoy
458. Aloe propagulifera (Rauh & Razaf.) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
459. Aloe prostrata (H.Perrier) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
460. Aloe pruinosa Reynolds
461. Aloe pseudoparvula J.-B.Castillon
462. Aloe pseudorubroviolacea Lavranos & Collen.
463. Aloe × puberula (Schweinf.) A.Berger
464. Aloe pubescens Reynolds
465. Aloe pulcherrima M.G.Gilbert & Sebsebe
466. Aloe purpurea Lam.
467. Aloe pustuligemma L.E.Newton
468. Aloe rabaiensis Rendle
469. Aloe rakotonasoloi Rakotoaris.
470. Aloe rapanarivoi J.-P.Castillon
471. Aloe rauhii Reynolds
472. Aloe rebmannii Lavranos
473. Aloe reitzii Reynolds
474. Aloe × retiefii Gideon F.Sm.
475. Aloe retrospiciens Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
476. Aloe reynoldsii Letty
477. Aloe rhodesiana Rendle
478. Aloe ribauensis T.A.McCoy, Rulkens & O.J.Baptista
479. Aloe richardsiae Reynolds
480. Aloe richaudii Rebmann
481. Aloe rigens Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
482. Aloe rivae Baker
483. Aloe rivierei Lavranos & L.E.Newton
484. Aloe rodolphei J.-B.Castillon
485. Aloe roeoeslii Lavranos & T.A.McCoy
486. Aloe rosea (H.Perrier) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
487. Aloe rouxii van Jaarsv.
488. Aloe rubrodonta T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
489. Aloe rubroviolacea Schweinf.
490. Aloe rugosifolia M.G.Gilbert & Sebsebe
491. Aloe rugosquamosa (H.Perrier) J.-B.Castillon & J.-P.Castillon
492. Aloe rulkensii T.A.McCoy & O.J.Baptista
493. Aloe rupestris Baker
494. Aloe rupicola Reynolds
495. Aloe ruspoliana Baker
496. Aloe ruvuensis T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
497. Aloe sanguinalis Awale & Barkworth
498. Aloe saudiarabica T.A.McCoy
499. Aloe saundersiae (Reynolds) Reynolds
500. Aloe scabrifolia L.E.Newton & Lavranos
501. Aloe schelpei Reynolds
502. Aloe schilliana L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
503. Aloe × schimperi Tod.
504. Aloe schoelleri Schweinf.
505. Aloe schomeri Rauh
506. Aloe schweinfurthii Baker
507. Aloe scobinifolia Reynolds & P.R.O.Bally
508. Aloe scorpioides L.C.Leach
509. Aloe secundiflora Engl.
510. Aloe seibanica Orlando & El Azzouni
511. Aloe × selmarii Gideon F.Sm. & Klopper
512. Aloe seretii De Wild.
513. Aloe sergoitensis L.E.Newton
514. Aloe serriyensis Lavranos
515. Aloe shadensis Lavranos & Collen.
516. Aloe sharoniae N.R.Crouch & Gideon F.Sm.
517. Aloe sheilae Lavranos
518. Aloe silicicola H.Perrier
519. Aloe simii Pole-Evans
520. Aloe sinana Reynolds
521. Aloe sinkatana Reynolds
522. Aloe sobolifera (S.Carter) Wabuyele
523. Aloe socialis (H.Perrier) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
524. Aloe somaliensis C.H.Wright ex W.Watson
525. Aloe soutpansbergensis I.Verd.
526. Aloe speciosa Baker
527. Aloe spectabilis Reynolds
528. Aloe spicata L.f.
529. Aloe spinitriaggregata J.-B.Castillon
530. Aloe springatei-neumannii L.E.Newton
531. Aloe squarrosa Baker ex Balf.f.
532. Aloe steudneri Schweinf.
533. Aloe striata Haw.
534. Aloe suarezensis H.Perrier
535. Aloe subacutissima G.D.Rowley
536. Aloe subspicata (Baker) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning
537. Aloe succotrina Weston
538. Aloe suffulta Reynolds
539. Aloe suprafoliata Pole-Evans
540. Aloe swynnertonii Rendle
541. Aloe tartarensis T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
542. Aloe tauri L.C.Leach
543. Aloe tegetiformis L.E.Newton
544. Aloe teissieri Lavranos
545. Aloe tewoldei M.G.Gilbert & Sebsebe
546. Aloe × thammii Gideon F.Sm.
547. Aloe thompsoniae Groenew.
548. Aloe thorncroftii Pole-Evans
549. Aloe thraskii Baker
550. Aloe tomentosa Deflers
551. Aloe tormentorii (Marais) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley
552. Aloe tororoana Reynolds
553. Aloe torrei I.Verd. & Christian
554. Aloe trachyticola (H.Perrier) Reynolds
555. Aloe transvaalensis Kuntze
556. Aloe trichosantha A.Berger
557. Aloe trigonantha L.C.Leach
558. Aloe trinervis C.S.Purohit, Kulloli & Suresh Kumar
559. Aloe trothae A.Berger
560. Aloe tsitongambarikana J.-P.Castillon & J.-B.Castillon
561. Aloe turkanensis Christian
562. Aloe uigensis Gideon F.Sm. & T.Lautenschl.
563. Aloe ukambensis Reynolds
564. Aloe umfoloziensis Reynolds
565. Aloe uncinata L.E.Newton & Wabuyele
566. Aloe vacillans Forssk.
567. Aloe vallaris L.C.Leach
568. Aloe vanbalenii Pillans
569. Aloe vandermerwei Reynolds
570. Aloe vanrooyenii Gideon F.Sm. & N.R.Crouch
571. Aloe vaombe Decorse & Poiss.
572. Aloe vaotsanda Decary
573. Aloe varimaculata T.A.McCoy
574. Aloe vatovavensis Rakotoaris.
575. Aloe venenosa Engl.
576. Aloe verdoorniae Reynolds
577. Aloe verecunda Pole-Evans
578. Aloe versicolor Guillaumin
579. Aloe veseyi Reynolds
580. Aloe viguieri H.Perrier
581. Aloe virginieae J.-P.Castillon
582. Aloe viridiflora Reynolds
583. Aloe vituensis Baker
584. Aloe vogtsii Reynolds
585. Aloe volkensii Engl.
586. Aloe vossii Reynolds
587. Aloe vryheidensis Groenew.
588. Aloe wanalensis T.C.Cole & T.G.Forrest
589. Aloe welmelensis Sebsebe & Nordal
590. Aloe weloensis Sebsebe
591. Aloe welwitschii Klopper & Gideon F.Sm.
592. Aloe werneri J.-B.Castillon
593. Aloe whitcombei Lavranos
594. Aloe wickensii Pole-Evans
595. Aloe wildii (Reynolds) Reynolds
596. Aloe wilsonii Reynolds
597. Aloe wollastonii Rendle
598. Aloe woodii Lavranos & Collen.
599. Aloe wrefordii Reynolds
600. Aloe yavellana Reynolds
601. Aloe yemenica J.R.I.Wood
602. Aloe zebrina Baker
603. Aloe zombitsiensis Rauh & M.Teissier
604. Aloe zubb T.A.McCoy & Lavranos
605. Aloe zygorabaiensis L.E.Newton & Wabuyele

More Than Just a Pretty Face

While their aesthetic appeal is undeniable, Aloes offer much more than just beauty. For centuries, various cultures have utilized Aloe for its medicinal and practical properties. Aloe vera, in particular, has been used for millennia to treat burns, wounds, and skin irritations. Its gel contains compounds that possess anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.

Beyond Aloe vera, other species have also been traditionally used for various purposes. Aloe ferox, for example, is harvested for its bitter sap, which is used as a laxative and to treat various ailments. Some Aloe species are even used in cosmetics and food products.

Aloes in My Life

My own journey with Aloes began with a humble Aloe vera plant on my windowsill. Its resilience and ability to thrive with minimal care sparked my curiosity. Soon, I found myself drawn to the diverse world of Aloes, collecting different species and learning about their unique characteristics.

Today, my garden is home to a variety of Aloes, each with its own story and personality. They bring me joy with their striking forms, vibrant colors, and ability to thrive in even the harshest conditions.

Aloes are more than just plants to me; they are a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and the incredible diversity of the natural world. They remind me that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places and that even in the harshest environments, life finds a way to flourish.

I encourage everyone to explore the fascinating world of Aloes. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply appreciate the beauty of nature, there’s an Aloe out there waiting to captivate you.