Gladiolus zimbabweensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 12(4): 72 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790544
Common Names
- Gladiolus Zimbabweensis
- Zimbabweensis Gladiolus
- Zimbabweensis's Gladiolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus zimbabweensis (also called Zimbabwe 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 zimbabweensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gladiolus zimbabweensis is a large, showy bloom with six petals in shades of white, pink, purple, and yellow. The seed is a capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and grass-like, with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus zimbabweensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The corms should be planted 10-15 cm deep and spaced 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Gladiolus zimbabweensis
Gladiolus zimbabweensis is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in grasslands and rocky hillsides. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Gladiolus zimbabweensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus zimbabweensis?
Gladiolus zimbabweensis
What is the common name of Gladiolus zimbabweensis?
Zimbabwe Gladiolus
What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus zimbabweensis?
It is native to the eastern and southern parts of 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-329070: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.