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Aloe vera

Aloe, Aloe LilySucculent

Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Aloe vera.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe
SpeciesA. vera
Binomial NameAloe vera
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameAloe
Life FormSucculent
Growth HabitSucculent

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.