Rhodesia Philately: Aloe inyangensis

Aloe inyangensis is a succulent aloe plant species, found only in the mountainous Eastern Highlands of Rhodesia. It grows best in shady conditions but in some areas is also found in the open in heaths on mountain tops.

This aloe is a small herbaceous plant with stiff, succulent strap-shaped leaves that belie the humid and perennially wet conditions that it grows under. It grows in rather untidy-looking clumps. The leaves are thin and often bent forwards along the central vein. Unlike most aloe species, A inyangensis blooms throughout the year. The flowers are a very attractive crimson colour, borne on curved stalks above the foliage.

Postcards

1975 – Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. (Aloes – Type VIC)

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