Gladiolus davisoniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Bolus
Source:
iplants
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 98 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789779
Common Names
- Davisoniae Gladiolus
- Davisoniae Sword Lily
- Davisoniae Gladiola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus davisoniae (also called the Davison'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 davisoniae is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus davisoniae has bright pink flowers with white markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus davisoniae 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 davisoniae
Gladiolus davisoniae can be found in South Africa.
Gladiolus davisoniae FAQ
What are the common names of Gladiolus davisoniae?
Common names of Gladiolus davisoniae include African gladiolus, African sword lily, and wild gladiolus.
What is the native range of Gladiolus davisoniae?
Gladiolus davisoniae is native to Africa.
What is the growth habit of Gladiolus davisoniae?
Gladiolus davisoniae 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-328361: Based on the initial data import
Frank Bolus (1870-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Bolus' in the authors string.