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Family: ALOACEAE* 

 Aloe dichotoma
 
  
Author:  Masson
Family:  Aloaceae*
Habitat:  Western South Africa, Namibia
Soil:  Grit or Mix
Water:  Minimum
Sun:  Maximum
Thickness:  180 centimetres
Height:  5 (9) meters
Flower:  Yellow
Reproduction:  Seeds/Cuttings
Pop names:  Kokerboom, Quiver tree
Synonyms:  -
Got it from:  -
Year:  -

  

This big member of the Aloaceae* family was described by Masson. It is found in western South Africa into Namibia, growing in a well drained soil with little water and lots of sun. The stem can grow up to a 180 centimetres in diameter, and raise to five or even nine meters. The flowers are yellow.

*) Aloaceae might be Asphodelaceae now.

These photos are from between Steinkopf and Rictersveld, South Africa.