Aloe guillaumetii
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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 guillaumetii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in Madagascar's fragmented landscapes. Mining activities and charcoal production have further degraded its specialized rocky outcrop habitats. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade compounds these threats.
Habitat
Aloe guillaumetii is endemic to Madagascar, where it grows on rocky outcrops and granite formations in dry deciduous forests and scrubland. The species typically occurs at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns.
