Aloiampelos ciliaris
Common names
climbing aloe
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Monocots
Simplified description
Succulent leaves, recurved, with soft teeth around the entire margins. Stems cane-like, erecrt or scrambling when among other bushes. Spikes of orange-red flowers.
Flower colours
Orange, Red/Pink
Habitat
Waste areas, cliffs
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Synonyms
Aloe ciliaris Haw.
Ecology
Fruiting
Not seen in NZ
Year naturalised
1989
Origin
South Africa
Reason for introduction
Ornamental
Tolerances
Cold sensitive. However has been found naturalised as far south as Whanganui. Prefers hot, dry situations.
Life cycle and dispersal
Probably exclusively vegetative in New Zealand, no seed observed. Dispersed usually from carelessly discarded garden waste.
Propagation technique
Stem pieces