The comparative macromorphology and palynology of the manotypic genus Chamaealoe Berger was studied as part of an on-going investigation of generic relationships in the subfamily Alooideae (Asphodelaceae). Pollen morphology was examined using scanning electron microscopy. Keywords: BilateralIy symmetrical, Diploid karyotype, Filter technique, Flowering asynchronous, Generic delimitation, Herbaceous perennial, Leaf succulence, Monosulcate, Palynology, Perforated tectum, Perianth segments, Phenetic traits, Reproductive biology, Usually tubular petaline flowers.