Aloe dorotheae
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aloe dorotheae faces severe population decline due to illegal collection for the horticultural trade, driven by its striking red coloration and compact growth form that make it highly sought after by succulent collectors. Habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock and agricultural expansion in its limited range further threatens remaining populations. The species' extremely restricted distribution in the Richtersveld region makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Habitat
Aloe dorotheae inhabits rocky quartzite outcrops and steep slopes in the arid Richtersveld region of South Africa's Northern Cape Province. The species grows in extremely harsh desert conditions with minimal rainfall, typically found in crevices and on cliff faces where it receives protection from the most extreme temperatures.