Gladiolus gallaecicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pau ex J.-M.Tison & Girod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 68: 72 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342268
Common Names
- Gladiolus gallaecicus
- Galician Gladiolus
- Galician Sword-lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus gallaecicus (also called the Galician Gladiolus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus gallaecicus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus gallaecicus has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus gallaecicus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The corms should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Gladiolus gallaecicus
Gladiolus gallaecicus can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Gladiolus gallaecicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus gallaecicus?
Gladiolus gallaecicus
What type of plant is Gladiolus gallaecicus?
Perennial
Where does Gladiolus gallaecicus grow?
Europe
Species in the Gladiolus genus
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus abyssinicus, Gladiolus actinomorphanthus, Gladiolus acuminatus, Gladiolus aequinoctialis, Gladiolus alatus, Gladiolus albens, Gladiolus amplifolius, Gladiolus anatolicus, Gladiolus andringitrae, Gladiolus angustus, Gladiolus antakiensis, Gladiolus antandroyi, Gladiolus appendiculatus, Gladiolus aquamontanus, Gladiolus arcuatus, Gladiolus atropictus, Gladiolus atropurpureus, Gladiolus atroviolaceus, Gladiolus aurantiacus, Gladiolus aureus, Gladiolus balensis, Gladiolus baumii, Gladiolus bellus, Gladiolus benguellensis, Gladiolus bilineatus, Gladiolus blommesteinii, Gladiolus bojeri, Gladiolus bonaespei, Gladiolus boranensis, Gladiolus brachyphyllus, Gladiolus brevifolius, Gladiolus brevitubus, Gladiolus buckerveldii, Gladiolus bullatus, Gladiolus byzantinus, Gladiolus caeruleus, Gladiolus calcaratus, Gladiolus calcicola, Gladiolus canaliculatus, Gladiolus candidus, Gladiolus cardinalis, Gladiolus carinatus, Gladiolus carmineus, Gladiolus carneus, Gladiolus caryophyllaceus, Gladiolus cataractarum, Gladiolus caucasicus, Gladiolus ceresianus, Gladiolus chelamontanus,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Jean-Marc Tison (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-M.Tison' in the authors string.
Christophe Girod: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Girod' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146718-1: Based on the initial data import