following de Lange, P.J. et al 2005: New Zealand Journal of Botany 43(2): 563-596
Other identifications
Identification
Determined name:
Aloe saponaria (Aiton) Haw.
Determiner:
Sykes WR
Identification date:
1991-11-30 (Verbatim: 30-NOV-1991)
Preferred name:
Aloe maculata All.
Active:
no
Identification type:
Determination
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Field
Standard locality
Location:
Auckland, Rangitoto Island, Wilson's Park
Georeferences:
Latitude and Longitude (WGS84):
-36.7901 174.85
Verbatim locality:
Auckland, Rangitoto Island, Wilson's Park
Verbatim collector:
W.R. Sykes 424/91
Standardised collector:
William R. Sykes
Verbatim date:
30-NOV-1991
Start date:
1991-11-30
Land District:
North Auckland Land District
Country:
New Zealand
Habitat:
Metrosideros dominant forest, on gentle slope of volcanic rubble. Shade.
Notes:
Rosette-Forming succulent. Leaves mottled with whitish oblong streaks in longitudinal bands, flat above, rounded beneath, the whole leaf to c.40cm long. A large patch of many square metres covered covered by "soap aloe".