- Aloe dichotoma
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regnum =Plant ae
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 toSouth Africa , specifically in theNorthern Cape region, andNamibia . A good example of a quiver tree forest is to be seen on the road fromNieuwoudtville toLoeriesfontein . Modeling of "Aloe dichotoma" inSouth Africa andNamibia 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
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Aloe bainesii
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