Wild Yuanjiang aloe is widely distributed in China, which is a valuable resource to study the history and changes of aloe in China and even in the world and the ecological environment of aloe.
Aloe root system has three types: straight root type, fibrous root type, tuberous root type or bulbous root type; Aloe stems can be divided into trees and shrubs, woody and herbs, tall and stemless stems, erect stems and vines, single and multi-stems, tubers or bulbs; Aloe leaves can be divided into leaf number, leaf shape, leaf weight, leaf epidermis condition, special leaf arrangement, leaf growth condition and leaf color. Aloe flowers can be divided into four categories according to the inflorescence, stem, spike, color and flowering period of aloe. Most aloe flowers do not bear fruit, only the flowers of aloe vera and aloe vera bear fruit.
Aloe varieties vary greatly in nature and shape. Some of them are like giant trees, about 20 meters high, and some are less than 10 cm high. There are also many kinds of leaves and flowers, each with its own characteristics in cultivation. Aloe vera is a plant with beautiful things gathered together, and it is also a good plant that is easy to live. As of 20 13, only six species of aloe vera, aloe vera, aloe arborescens and aloe vera from capra have been confirmed for food, cosmetics and health care products. Most of the rest is ornamental aloe.