Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatus
ID:
791186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
iplants

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gladiolus S. Afr. : 260 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790519

Common Names

  • Gladiolus Virgatus
  • Virgatus Gladiolus
  • Virgatus's Gladiolus

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Description

Gladiolus virgatus (also called Wandering Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with white and yellow flowers. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus virgatus 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 virgatus has a single flower per stem, with six tepals in shades of pink, white, or yellow. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus virgatus is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by dividing the corms in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Gladiolus virgatus

Gladiolus virgatus is native to South Africa.

Gladiolus virgatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus virgatus?

Gladiolus virgatus

What is the common name of Gladiolus virgatus?

Virgate gladiolus

Where is Gladiolus virgatus native to?

Southern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-329046: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.