Aloe jucunda

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Aloe jucunda
CITES Appendix II (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
A. jucunda
Binomial name
Aloe jucunda

Aloe jucunda is a species of succulent plants that belong to the family Asphodelaceae, indigenous to Somalia.

Description

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Flowers
Leaves

Aloe jucunda can reach a height of about 35 cm. It has shiny, glossy, triangular, dark green leaves, usually about twelve, flecked with pale green spots, up to 4 cm long and 2–5 cm wide, with triangular teeth on the margins.[3]

The inflorescences are single cylindrical clusters, about 35 cm high. The flowers are pale pink or coral pink, 20–30 mm.

Distribution and habitat

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This species is native to northern Somalia. A. jucunda occurs only in dry forests on limestone at altitudes from 1060 to 1680 meters, within a very restricted range about 30 km across the Gaan Libah plateau.[1]

Conservation

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Due to its narrow range, occurrence in only three locations, and the continuing degradation of its habitat, A. jucunda is currently classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.[1]

Uses

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In its native range, it is used to treat wounds, burns, and digestive problems, as well as being used as a diuretic.[4]

In cultivation, it prefers soil with a pH of 5.5–6.5, and may be grown outside in the US in hardiness zone 11.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Weber, O. (2013). "Aloe jucunda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T201368A2702781. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T201368A2702781.en.
  2. ^ "Aloe jucunda Reynolds". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Aloe jucunda". World of Succulents. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  4. ^ "Aloe jucunda". Temperate House | Kew Gardens. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  5. ^ "Aloe jucunda ( Aloe )". Backyard Gardener. 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2021-06-18.


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