On the map in 2 countries succulent

Quiver tree

Aloidendron dichotomum

Family: Asphodelaceae

On our map this plant appears in 2 countries and ranks highest in: Namibia, South Africa.

The quiver tree is a tree aloe growing 7–9 m tall, with a thick trunk covered in golden bark that peels off in plates and a forked crown ending in rosettes of fleshy, bluish-green leaves. In winter it bears bright yellow flowers, much visited by birds and baboons. The trunk and branches store water, and the whitish surface of the branches reflects the sun’s rays. It grows on stony slopes and dolerite hills in hot, extremely dry regions.

Description from: Namibia.

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Significance in each country

Namibia no. 2 of 8 native

The name comes from the old custom of the San peoples, who made quivers for their arrows from the hollowed-out branches. The Quiver Tree Forest near Keetmanshoop, with about 250 trees, is a national monument of Namibia.
South Africa no. 10 of 15 native

The name refers to the San Bushmen, who made arrow quivers from its hollowed-out branches.

Significance in each country

Namibia no. 2 of 8 native

South Africa no. 10 of 15 native