Attractive smallish glaucous aloe, often with pale spots, from arid areas of southern Africa (Namibia, Angola, South Africa). Leaves may be somewhat spreading, erect, or incurved depending on conditions. They may be pale green or blue-green under favorable conditions, or blush brownish colors with sun or drought stress. Spots are concentrated on the undersides of the leaves. Solitary or sparsely offsetting. Flowers appear on branched inflorescences with capitate racemes in fall or winter and are yellow, orange, or red. Bracts have a long, fine, recurved tip. Named for the Herero people. This aloe's closest relatives include A. mzimbana (subcapitate racemes) and A. viridiflora (much larger, with green flowers).

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