The species is endemic to Namibia with a wide range (the extent of occurrence is greater than 20,000 km2) and is known from at least six different populations.

However, it is scarce and Namibian authorities consider it threatened; the plant must not be removed or disturbed.

It can produce hallucinations when ingested, leading to its occasional use in shamanic rituals.

Aloe viridiflora grows in individually, in dense stemless rosettes of 50 to 60 lanceolate narrowed leaves.

The club-shaped, green flowers are tinged with lemon yellow around the center and are held on 20 mm long pedicels.