Aloe boscawenii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aloe boscawenii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in Madagascar. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as its distinctive rosette form makes it highly sought after by succulent collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance this species requires in its specialized habitat.
Habitat
Aloe boscawenii is endemic to the dry forests and rocky outcrops of southwestern Madagascar, where it grows in well-drained soils among limestone formations. The species typically occurs at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ASPHODELACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Aloe boscawenii classified as Critically Endangered?
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