Gladiolus usambarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marais ex Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Gladiolus Trop. Afr. : 189 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790480
Common Names
- Gladiolus Usambarensis
- Usambarensis Gladiolus
- Gladiolus of Usambara
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus usambarensis (also called Usambara Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Tanzania. It has white flowers with a yellow center and grows in moist grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus usambarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus usambarensis has a large, star-shaped flower with 6 petals that can be white, yellow, or pink in color. The seed is a small, black, glossy, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like with a single, long, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus usambarensis is a hardy perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Gladiolus usambarensis
Gladiolus usambarensis is native to Tanzania.
Gladiolus usambarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus usambarensis?
Gladiolus usambarensis
What is the common name of Gladiolus usambarensis?
Usambara Gladiolus
What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus usambarensis?
It is native to Tanzania and is found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.
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-329010: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.