Q.71
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024
MCQ (Single Correct)
Aloe vera belongs to the family
- Taxonomic Classification of Aloe vera:
- Classical botanical systems (Bentham & Hooker, Engler & Prantl) placed Aloe vera in the family Liliaceae (lily family).
- Modern phylogenetic systems (APG IV) classify the genus Aloe under the family Asphodelaceae (subfamily Asphodeloideae, formerly Xanthorrhoeaceae).
- In agricultural and horticultural curricula, Aloe vera is traditionally grouped and examined under Liliaceae.
- Medicinal Attributes: A succulent xerophytic perennial prized for the transparent mucilaginous leaf gel (acemannan polysaccharide) used in cosmetics and wound healing, and yellow latex (aloin/barbaloin) used as a cathartic.
- Correct Option: Option 4 (Liliaceae).
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