Gladiolus actinomorphanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Van Bockstal
Source:
iplants
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 96: 123 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789562
Common Names
- Gladiolus
- Actinomorphanthus
- Actinomorphanthus Gladiolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus actinomorphanthus (also called Star-shaped 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 South Africa, and is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus actinomorphanthus 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 actinomorphanthus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus actinomorphanthus 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 actinomorphanthus
Gladiolus actinomorphanthus is native to South Africa and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Gladiolus actinomorphanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus actinomorphanthus?
Gladiolus actinomorphanthus
What is the common name of Gladiolus actinomorphanthus?
Actinomorphanthus Gladiolus
What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus actinomorphanthus?
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-328161: Based on the initial data import
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Liliane Van Bockstal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Bockstal' in the authors string.