The genus Aloe (scientific name: Aloe), commonly known as aloe, originates from the Mediterranean and Africa. It is a perennial herb belonging to the asphodel family.This plant is widely beloved due to its ease of cultivation, serving as both an ornamental and leafy plant.Only six varieties are edible, with those having medicinal value including Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Vera (also known as Barbados aloe or green aloe), Kurume aloe (found in northern Africa and the West Indies), Cape aloe (distributed in southern Africa), and others.
