Aloe-a big family. Although, the scientific name of aloe Vera is Aloe Barbadensis Miller, but Aloe itself is a big family with many scientific names. In botany are listed over 250 species of aloe.Of these, the most important are: Aloe Africana:- Before Aloe Vera, this plant was the most wanted species of aloe. Blessing from Centuries to Date. The scientific name of Aloe Vera is Aloe Barbadensis Miller. Aloe Vera is a subtropical plant of the Asphodeloideae family. Aloe Barbadensis Miller is one of over 250 known species of aloe.