Aloe maculata
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Description
The soap aloe is highly adaptable and is naturally found in a wide range of habitats across Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe in the north, to the Cape Peninsula in the south. Specifically, it is native to southern and eastern South Africa, south-eastern Botswana and Zimbabwe. The juice of the leaves were traditionally used as soap.Also known as Intelezi and Zebra aloe. Previously Aloe sapinaria.
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Scientific name
Aloe maculata
Common name(s)
Soap Aloe