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Aloestrela is a genus with one species, Aloestrela suzannae, a slow-growing succulent from the dry south of Madagascar that eventually becomes tree-like. Its key needs are full sun, very sparse watering, and fast-draining sandy soil.
Aloestrela is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asphodelaceae. This genus is named in honour of Professor Dr Estrela Figueiredo of the Department of Botany of the Nelson Mandela University. It contains the sole species Aloestrela suzannae (Decary) Molteno & Gideon F.Sm., endemic to Madagascar. Aloestrela suzannae is an endangered species indigenous to the south of Madagascar.
This aloe is endemic to Madagascar, occurring in the dryer south and south-west of the island (Ambosary and Itampolo). Here it grows in sandy soil near the coast, or among rocks.
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