Gladiolus oliganthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 576 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790142
Common Names
- Gladiolus oliganthus
- Oliganthus Gladiolus
- Few-flowered Gladiolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus oliganthus (also called Few-flowered Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, where it grows in grassland and fynbos habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces spikes of white to pale pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus oliganthus 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 oliganthus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus oliganthus 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 oliganthus
Gladiolus oliganthus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Gladiolus oliganthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus oliganthus?
Gladiolus oliganthus
What is the common name of Gladiolus oliganthus?
Few-flowered Gladiolus
What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus oliganthus?
It is found in South Africa, in grassland 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-328698: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.