Status:
valid
Authors:
Vaupel
Source:
iplants
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 540 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789912
Common Names
- Gladiolus harmsianus
- Harmsianus Gladiolus
- Harmsianus's Gladiolus
Description
Gladiolus harmsianus (also called Harms' gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the eastern and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows in sandy soils in grassland, scrub, and fynbos.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus harmsianus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The leaves are also edible and can be cooked and eaten.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus harmsianus has bright pink flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are about 5 cm tall with narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus harmsianus can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the corms in the spring or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Gladiolus harmsianus
Gladiolus harmsianus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.
Gladiolus harmsianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus harmsianus?
Gladiolus harmsianus
What type of plant is Gladiolus harmsianus?
Perennial
Where does Gladiolus harmsianus grow?
Southwestern Africa
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,