Guide to the Aloes of South Africa
Comprehensive aloe identification guide with 400+ photographs, cultivation notes, and medicinal plant uses. Features easy identification system, distribution maps, and practical succulent gardening techniques. Perfect for plant lovers, gardeners, and anyone interested in African succulents and indigenous plants.
Ideal for aloe cultivation, plant identification, and medicinal plant research!
Guide to the Aloes of South Africa is a beautifully illustrated full-colour guide
that makes identifying aloes easy for both laypeople and scientists in field and
garden settings. This updated and expanded third edition reflects the latest
scientific findings and provides comprehensive coverage of South Africa’s
remarkable aloe diversity.
The guide features detailed descriptions of all 153 currently recognised South
African aloe species, including distinguishing features, flowering periods,
habitat and distribution, conservation status, and origins of scientific and
common names. Cultivation notes and traditional uses add practical value for
gardeners and researchers alike.
More than 400 colour photographs showcase habitat, growth forms, and
close-up details of flowers and leaves, supported by distribution maps for
accurate identification. An easy-to-use identification system divides aloes
into 12 groups based mainly on growth habit, making species determination
straightforward.
Introductory chapters explore aloe-like plants, medicinal and cosmetic uses,
conservation, cultivation and propagation techniques, plus gardening and
landscaping applications. Coverage includes pests, diseases, modern hybrids
and cultivars. This remarkable resource is essential for plant lovers, gardeners,
botanists and anyone fascinated by these iconic African succulents.
Also available in Afrikaans as Gids tot die Aalwyne van Suid-Afrika.
Additional information
| ISBN | 9781920217389 |
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