Aloinopsis malherbei is a species of succulent plant, also known as the giant jewel plant.[1][2] It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, especially the area around Calvinia and Loeriesfontein. The plant produces a thick tuber and produces yellow flowers. Unlike other Aloinopsis, it only has tubercles (bumps) at the leaf tips.

Aloinopsis malherbei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Aloinopsis
Species:
A. malherbei
Binomial name
Aloinopsis malherbei
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus

It was named in honour of Marthinus Lourens Malherbe of Soekershof.

References

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  1. ^ Brink, P. D. (1984). "Aloinopsis malherbei". Aloe.
  2. ^ "Aloinopsis malherbei (L.Bolus) L.Bolus | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-02-02.