Aloe vera (Chinese Aloe) - Image 6

Botanical names: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis

Common names: Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Burn Aloe, First Aid Plant

Family: Asphodelaceae    (Formerly:Xanthorrhoeaceae)

Subfamily: Asphodeloideae

Origin: Arabian Peninsula

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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