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- DictionaryQuiv·er tree/ˈkwivər trē/
noun
- 1. a tropical aloe which forms a tree, the hollow branches of which were formerly used by the San (Bushmen) as quivers.
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Aloidendron dichotomum, formerly Aloe dichotoma, the quiver tree or kokerboom, is a tall, branching species of succulent plant, indigenous to Southern Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, and parts of Southern Namibia .
- A. dichotomum
- Aloidendron
Kingdom: Plantae. Phylum: Tracheophytes. Class: Angiosperms. Order: Asparagales. Family: Asphodelaceae.
noun. : a tall much-branched southern African aloe (Aloe dichotoma) Word History. Etymology. translation of Afrikaans kokerboom; from its hollowed stems being used by natives for arrow quivers. Love words?
The Quiver tree, or Aloe dichotoma, is a remarkable succulent tree that thrives in the arid regions of Namibia and South Africa. Its unique adaptations, such as succulent leaves, bark insulation, and shallow roots, enable it to conserve water and survive in harsh desert conditions.
Thomas Schoch. The quiver tree is a very large species, or type, of aloe. It can be found only in southern Africa. The scientific name of the quiver tree is Aloe dichotoma. It is known as the quiver tree because the San people once used the tree’s thinner branches as quivers to carry arrows.
Feb 10, 2024 · As large, resilient, long-lived and widespread species that are far less sensitive to change than smaller, small-ranged species in their habitats, quiver trees provide a conservative indicator of climate change impacts in our arid ecosystems.
Quiver Tree | Plant Info. The Quiver Tree, also known as Aloidendron dichotomum, is a large, single-stemmed succulent tree, and is the most widely recognized member of the genus Aloidendron. It is native to the arid regions of South Africa, where it grows in rocky outcroppings and sandy plains.
