Aloe bussei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aloe bussei faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native East African range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade, as its distinctive rosette form makes it highly sought after. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance this succulent requires in its rocky habitat niches.
Habitat
Aloe bussei inhabits rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and well-drained slopes in montane and submontane regions of East Africa. The species typically grows in areas with sparse vegetation cover, often establishing in crevices and on steep terrain where it can access adequate drainage while avoiding competition from larger plants.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ASPHODELACEAE
Threatened in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
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