No. Aloe is a genus of plants with about 150 different species, of which Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis is one. The emolient substance derived from the plant is commonly referred to simply as aloe, but the commercial products made from this substance are usually call "aloe vera".In any case Aloe vera and Aloe barbadensis are the two taxonomical names for this plant, but Aloe Vera is the only one used as a common name.
Yes, cactus compost can be used to plant aloe vera. Botanists and horticulturalists describes aloe vera and cactus as succulents with similar bio-geographies and biological requirements. A cactus compost may be employed regardless of whether aloe vera serves as a house or outdoor plant.
The scientific name for aloe vera is actually Aloe vera.This is for the common succulent that is used widely for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.Other species of aloe plants exist all over the world, and their taxonomy can be found athttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera#Taxonomy_and_etymology
Aloe Vera is a cultivated succulent plant. The close related species are in northern Africa. The Aloe Vera plant can grow to b about 24-39 inches tall. The plant is often used to treat burns in alternative medicine. The Aloe Vera is also used in cosmetics. The most common form of Aloe vers sold to consumers is in the form of gel.
Aloe vera jel is used for skin diseases and its juice is anti-oxident
Aloe plants are turned to medicine by extracting the aloe from the plant. A piece of an aloe vera plant can be used for medicine by tearing a small part of the plant off and rubbing the slimy aloe on the afflicted skin.
it was used in ancient times
Aloe vera for one.
Aloe Vera The FDA has approved aloe vera as a natural food flavoring.
Aloe Vera is a house hold plant that can be put on a burn cause by electricity, heat, light or friction. This plant can be used to treat these skin affections and it reduces inflammation
Yes it is used often in landscaping
Because the sap of the plant is used in a lot of skin care products.