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Aloe variegata ‘Ausana’

Partridge breast aloe

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassLiliopsidaMonocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
SubclassLiliidaeIncludes lilies, orchids, and many others
OrderAsparagalesA diverse group that includes asparagus
FamilyXanthorrhoeaceaeAloes, many tropical plants, flax lilies, daylilies, many others
GenusAloeMeans “goddess” in ancient Sanskrit, for its reputed use as a beauty aid; some sources suggest that the name comes from Alloeh, meaning “shining bitter substance”
SpeciesvariegataVariegated, for the irregular bands on the leaves
Cultivar‘Ausana’

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Aloe variegata is native to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Free State in South Africa. They are not found in the wild in North America. I cannot find any information on how this Aloe variegata 'Ausana,' a cultivar, differs from its natural counterpart.

Identification: Plants are 8-12″ (20-30 cm) in height. New, central leaves push older leaves outward in a spiral arrangement. Leaves are dark green, with raised, light green bands, 4-6″ (10-15 cm) long. Flowers are orange, on a tall raceme 8-12″ (20-30 cm) high.

Online References:

Wikipedia

Desert-tropicals.com

Cactus Art: the World of Cacti & Succulents

Flickr

Flickr

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Aloe variegata L.

Aloe ausana Dinter.

Aloe punctata Haw.

Aloe variegata var. haworthii A.Berger

 

Aloe variegata ‘Ausana’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

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Aloe variegata (partridge breast aloe)

1/1/2011 · MacDonald-Zachos’ · ≈ 8 × 5″ (19 × 13 cm)

Aloe variegata (partridge breast aloe)

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Mary­land · ≈ 17 × 12″ (44 × 29 cm)

Aloe variegata (partridge breast aloe)

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Mary­land · ≈ 14 × 9″ (35 × 23 cm)

Range: Zones 9-11:

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