Aloidendron tongaense

Aloidendron tongaense, formerly Aloe tongaensis, is a species of plant in the genus Aloidendron, native to sandy tropical coastal forests in KwaZulu-Natal, at the border between Mozambique and South Africa, and Mozambique.

Description

It grows as a massive, branching tree, almost as tall as its larger and more widespread relative, the giant tree aloe Aloidendron barberae. It looks similar to A. barberae, however its leaves are slightly more yellow, and it produces bright red flowers.

Flowers

Orange flowers on a branched inflorescence that has a short raceme that are curved down. Tubular like all Aloidendron flowers.