| 词条 | Aloe brevifolia |
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| taxon = Aloe brevifolia | image = Ses Salines - Botanicactus - Aloe perfoliata 07 ies.jpg | status = VU | status_system = IUCN2.3 | authority = Mill. | range_map = Aloe brevifolia - Distribution Map - South Africa.png }} Aloe brevifolia (Kleinaalwyn, short-leaved aloe) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It is a tiny, compact, blue-green evergreen succulent perennial, that is native to the Western Cape, South Africa. Listed as Vulnerable on IUCN's global Red List, it is threatened in its natural habitat, but is also widely popular as an ornamental plant in rockeries and desert gardens worldwide.[1] As it requires winter heat, in temperate regions it is grown under glass or as a houseplant. DistributionIn the wild, this diminutive species is completely confined to the dry clay soil of “Rûens Shale Renosterveld” – a critically endangered and rapidly disappearing vegetation type. Small populations are normally found growing on inaccessible rocky slopes and cliffs, especially near the coast, but it is thought that these are merely relics of what was once a much wider distribution. There are several subspecies, which are now separated from each other by farmland and other development. AppearanceThough only 10 cm in height,[2] the Kleinaalwyn tends to sprout suckers from its sides that become new rosettes. Consequently, it can form large clumps. The leaves are short and fat and edged with soft, harmless, white teeth. In fact, the name "brevifolia" means "short-leaf" in Latin.[2] The plant is also distinctive for its gray-blue color. In November it sends up a (relatively) tall inflorescence with bright red flowers.[3] CultivationThis dwarf aloe is increasingly popular as an ornamental plant for pots and rockeries. In cultivation it should be planted in a reasonably sunny position, in well-drained soil. It requires only moderate watering and should not be kept perpetually damp. It should be remembered that it is adapted to the Mediterranean climate of the Western Cape, with its winter rainfall regime. It can be propagated easily by simply removing and replanting the branching suckers. [4]It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5] References{{commons category|Aloe brevifolia}}External links
1. ^Bornman, H. & Hardy, D.S. 1971. Aloes of South African veld. Voortrekkerspress, Johannesburg. {{commonscat|Aloe brevifolia|2. ^{{cite book|last=Harrison|first=Lorraine|title=RHS Latin for Gardeners|year=2012|publisher=Mitchell Beazley|location=United Kingdom|isbn=184533731X}} 3. ^Smith, G.F. & Van Wyk, B. 2008. Aloes in Southern Africa. Struik, Cape Town. 4. ^{{cite web|title=Aloe brevifolia|url=http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/aloebrevbrev.htm|work=plantzafrica.com|publisher=SANBI|accessdate=22 July 2013}} 5. ^1 {{cite web|title=Aloe brevifolia|url=http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=5884|publisher=Royal Horticultural Society|accessdate=22 July 2013}} Aloe brevifolia|position=left}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q136896}} 6 : Aloe|Endemic flora of South Africa|Flora of the Cape Provinces|Renosterveld|Garden plants of Southern Africa|Vulnerable flora of Africa |
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