Aloe aageodonta
Aloe aageodonta is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloe that is endemic to Kenya.
Aloe aageodonta was described by botanist in a 1993 issue of the Cactus and Succulent Journal. The specific epithet aageodonta is derived from the Ancient Greek words, meaning "hard", and or, meaning "teeth".
The Kamba people refer to this species as kiluma in the Kamba language, however, this term is also used to refer to other local Aloe species such as Aloe deserti, Aloe fibrosa, Aloe lateritia, and Aloe ukambensis.
Distribution and habitat
Aloe aageodonta is known only from the type locality of Muvaroa Hill in the former Eastern Province of Kenya, where it grows on rocky hills, in forest clearings, and on the edges of thickets at above sea level.
Description
Aloe aageodonta is a caulescent Aloe that branches from the base. The stems may be up to in diameter and grow upright until reaching approximately tall and becoming decumbent, reaching a maximum length of. The loose rosettes consist of 12 to 20 triangular leaves. Each smooth, dull green leaf measures long and wide and bears hooked marginal teeth. The erect inflorescence grows to tall and bears 6 to 10 racemoid branches, with each raceme bearing 20 to 40 yellow or red flowers.