Aloinopsis malherbei
Aloinopsis malherbei is a species of succulent plant, also known as the giant jewel plant.[1][2] It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, especially the area around Calvinia and Loeriesfontein. The plant produces a thick tuber and produces yellow flowers. Unlike other Aloinopsis, it only has tubercles (bumps) at the leaf tips.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Aloinopsis |
| Species: | A. malherbei |
| Binomial name | |
| Aloinopsis malherbei (L.Bolus) L.Bolus | |
It was named in honour of Marthinus Lourens Malherbe of Soekershof.
References
- Brink, P. D. (1984). "Aloinopsis malherbei". Aloe.
- "Aloinopsis malherbei (L.Bolus) L.Bolus | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
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