Broad-leaved Aloe
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows naturally in sub desert scrub. It suits areas there rainfall is 250-750 mm per year. It can grow where temperatures are high in summer and where it snows in winter. It grows from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in arid places.
Also known as:
Bontaalwyn, Emahala, Navuria, Seepaalwyn
Synonyms
- Aloe perfoliata saponaria Ait.
- Aloe umbellata DC.
- Aloe leptophylla Brown & Baker
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Flowers
Where does Broad-leaved Aloe grow?
Found in: Africa, Australia, Canada, East Africa, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, North America, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tasmania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 350-400 Aloe species. Also put in the family Aloaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
Growing Broad-leaved Aloe
Cultivation: It is grown from seed. Seed are sprinkled evenly over the surface of a well prepared seed bed. Plants can be transplanted when 1 year old.
Edible Uses: The flowers are eaten. They are cooked with groundnuts or added to soups. The flowers can be dried and kept for later use.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Flowers | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Broad-leaved Aloe Photos
References
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