Aloe lateritia var. graminicola
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAloe lateritia is an aloe widespread in open grassland and rocky bushland of East Africa.
Description
A succulent herb of the Xanthorrhoeaceae family with a short stem to 50 cm that forms suckers. The leaves have sharp teeth characteristic of the genus.
Edible Uses
The roots are pounded and added to beer to increase fermentation.
Traditional Uses
The roots are pounded and added to beer to increase fermentation. The leaves have sharp teeth.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. Brisbane Botanical gardens.
Where It Grows
Africa, Australia, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya,
Cultivation
It can be grown from seed or suckers.
Notes
Also put in the family Aloaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Grivetti, L. E., 1980, Agricultural development: present and potential role of edible wild plants. Part 2: Sub-Saharan Africa, Report to the Department of State Agency for International Development. p 46 (As Aloe graminicola)
