Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinicus
ID:
790228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn. ex Lemaire) Goldblatt & M.P.de Vos

Source:
iplants

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 1029 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789561



Common Names

  • Gladiolus
  • Abyssinicus
  • Abyssinian Gladiolus


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Description

Gladiolus abyssinicus (also called Abyssinian Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is a bulbous perennial, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Ethiopia, and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus abyssinicus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and as a dried flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gladiolus abyssinicus has large, funnel-shaped flowers with six petals that are white or pinkish in color. The flowers are borne in clusters of two or three at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus abyssinicus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gladiolus abyssinicus

Gladiolus abyssinicus is native to Ethiopia and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Gladiolus abyssinicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus abyssinicus?

Gladiolus abyssinicus

What is the common name of Gladiolus abyssinicus?

Abyssinicus Gladiolus

What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus abyssinicus?

Dry grasslands 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-328160: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Miriam Phoebe de Vos (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.de Vos' in the authors string.