Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dalenii
ID:
790439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Geel

Source:
iplants

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Sert. Bot. 2(1): 18 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789772



Common Names

  • Dalenii Gladiolus
  • Dalenii Sword Lily
  • Dalenii Gladiola


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Description

Gladiolus dalenii (also called the Dalen's Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the genus Gladiolus, in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single, bright yellow flower with a deep purple centre, and long, narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus dalenii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gladiolus dalenii sub. andongensis (Baker) Goldblatt
Gladiolus dalenii sub. welwitschii (Baker) Goldblatt
Gladiolus dalenii sub. dalenii
Gladiolus dalenii var. dalenii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gladiolus dalenii has a bright yellow flower with a white throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus dalenii is a bulbous perennial plant that can be cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of the corms in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Gladiolus dalenii

Gladiolus dalenii can be found in South Africa.

Gladiolus dalenii FAQ

What are the common names of Gladiolus dalenii?

Common names of Gladiolus dalenii include African gladiolus, African sword lily, and wild gladiolus.

What is the native range of Gladiolus dalenii?

Gladiolus dalenii is native to Africa.

What is the growth habit of Gladiolus dalenii?

Gladiolus dalenii is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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,

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