Aloe variegata is a cultivar of Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. It is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant. Also known as "Tiger aloe" because of its particular whitish horizontal stripes along the leaves. Its stem is formed by dark green leaves, fleshy and erect, slightly curved downwards, creating a V-shape, of a dark green color. Its inflorescences take place mainly from spring to summer, blooming on long stems with numerous tubular and pendent flowers of a salmon pink color.
It is used in many consumer products, including beverages, skin lotion, cosmetics, ointments or in the form of gel for minor burns and sunburns. There is, however, little clinical evidence for the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extract as a cosmetic or topical drug.
The botanical name derives from Latin, aloe (also from Greek), having uncertain origin, and vera ("true") from Latin.
Aloe variegata
Aloe variegata is approximately 12 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 8,5 cm pot.
