<Li> Aloe vera var . littoralis J. Koenig ex Baker </Li> <Li> Aloe vulgaris Lam . </Li> <P> Aloe vera (/ ˈæloʊiː / or / ˈæloʊ /) is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe . An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula but grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses . The species is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant . </P> <P> It is found in many consumer products including beverages, skin lotion, cosmetics, or ointments for minor burns and sunburns . There is little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes . Studies finding positive evidence are frequently contradicted by other studies . </P>

Where did the aloe vera plant come from