Botanical Overview
Aloe descoingsii is a species in the Aloeaceae family. This species belongs to the Aloeaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
Regarded as the smallest Aloe species in the world, it generally reaches a maximum of about 3 inches (7. 62 cm) across.
Family Context
The Aloeaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Bitter Aloes — 22 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Aloe descoingsii has been recorded in Belgium, Madagascar, Sweden, and United States.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: coniine.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.