Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
790777

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 10: 230 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790110

Common Names

  • Gladiolus mutabilis
  • Changeable Gladiolus
  • Changeable Sword Lily

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Description

Gladiolus mutabilis (also called Changeable 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 mutabilis is a popular garden plant that is often grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a cut flower and is often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gladiolus mutabilis has white flowers with yellow throats and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus mutabilis can be propagated from seeds or corms. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Corms should be planted in spring in a well-drained soil. Propagation can also be done by division of clumps in spring.

Where to Find Gladiolus mutabilis

Gladiolus mutabilis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Gladiolus mutabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus mutabilis?

Gladiolus mutabilis

What is the common name of Gladiolus mutabilis?

Mutabilis Gladiolus

What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus mutabilis?

It is native to South Africa and grows in grassy areas and rocky slopes.

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,

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