Aloe dichotoma

Taxobox
name = Quiver tree

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image_width = 250px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Asparagales
familia = Asphodelaceae
genus = "Aloe"
species = "A. dichotoma"
binomial = "Aloe dichotoma"
binomial_authority = Masson

"Aloe dichotoma", also known as Quiver tree or Kokerboom, is a species of aloe indigenous to South Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region, and Namibia. A good example of a quiver tree forest is to be seen on the road from Nieuwoudtville to Loeriesfontein. Modeling of "Aloe dichotoma" in South Africa and Namibia has contributed to understanding of protected area needs in response to climate change. Known as "Choje" to the indigenous San people, the Quiver tree gets its name from the San practice of hollowing out the tubular branches of "Aloe dichotoma" to form quivers for their arrows. Modelled range declines in this species due to climate change have recently been confirmed by field surveys (Wendy Foden et al, 2007).

"Aloe dichotoma" is cultivated in the southwestern United States for use in landscaping. The slow growth rate and relative rarity of the plant make it a particularly expensive specimen.

External links

* [http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Asphodelaceae/Aloe_dichotoma.html Desert-tropicals.com profile]
* [http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/aloedichotoma.htm Plantzafrica.com profile]

Gallery

ee also

* Aloe bainesii