Basic Information Common Name: Trattinnickia asperaScientific Name: Trattinnickia asperaNative Habitat: Tropical dry forests and rainforests of northern South America, including countries like Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator Trattinnickia aspera is a species within the Burseraceae family, a group ren
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Triomma
Basic Information Common Name: Triomma Scientific Name: Triomma Native Habitat: Lowland evergreen and dipterocarp forests of Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Triomma is a small group of trees belonging to the family Burseraceae, a botanical family known for its resinous t
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Kedondong Sengaya
Basic Information Common Name: Kedondong SengayaScientific Name: Triomma malaccensisNative Habitat: Tropical lowland dipterocarp forests of Southeast Asia, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. History / Discovery / Cultivator Triomma malaccensis is a prominent, large tree species belonging to the family Burseraceae, a group most famo
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Aloe
Basic Information Common Name: Aloe Scientific Name: Aloe Native Habitat: Primarily Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. Some species are also found on islands in the Indian Ocean and in various Mediterranean climates. History / Discovery / Cultivator The history of Aloe is deeply intertwined with human civilization, particularly concerni
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Aloe Vera
Basic Information Common Name: Aloe Vera Scientific Name: Aloe vera Native Habitat: Arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula, though widely naturalized and cultivated across the globe in tropical, subtropical, and arid climates. History / Discovery / Cultivator The history of Aloe vera is deeply intertwined with the annals of traditional medicine and
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Torch Aloe
Basic Information Common Name: Torch AloeScientific Name: Aloe arborescensNative Habitat: Coastal regions of South Africa, including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. It grows naturally in various habitats, including rocky outcrops, coastal scrub, and mountain slopes. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Aloe has a long and rich history inter
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Coral Aloe
Basic Information Common Name: Coral Aloe Scientific Name: Aloe striata Native Habitat: Southern Africa (primarily South Africa, including parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Free State). It is typically found in arid or semi-arid regions, often on rocky outcrops, slopes, and grasslands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Aloe, a l
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Partridge Breast Aloe
Basic Information Common Name: Partridge Breast Aloe Scientific Name: Aloe variegata Native Habitat: Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Aloes have a long history of human interaction, primarily recognized for the medicinal properties found in the gel of certain species, notably Aloe vera. However, the genus Alo
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Soap Aloe
Basic Information Common Name: Soap AloeScientific Name: Aloe maculataNative Habitat: Native to Southern Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, and Lesotho. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to grasslands and savannas, often on rocky outcrops or sandy slopes. History / Discovery / Cultivato
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Spiral Aloe
Basic Information Common Name: Spiral AloeScientific Name: Aloe polyphyllaNative Habitat: Drakensberg mountains of Lesotho and neighbouring parts of South Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator The captivating *Aloe polyphylla*, more commonly known as the Spiral Aloe, holds a unique place among succulent enthusiasts, not just for its striking geo