Gladiolus decaryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 11: 246 (1989 publ. 1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789784
Common Names
- Decaryi Gladiolus
- Decaryi Sword Lily
- Decaryi Gladiola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus decaryi (also called Decary's gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is a bulbous perennial that grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus decaryi 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 decaryi 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 decaryi 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 decaryi
Gladiolus decaryi can be found in South Africa.
Gladiolus decaryi FAQ
What are the common names of Gladiolus decaryi?
Common names of Gladiolus decaryi include African gladiolus, African sword lily, and wild gladiolus.
What is the native range of Gladiolus decaryi?
Gladiolus decaryi is native to Africa.
What is the growth habit of Gladiolus decaryi?
Gladiolus decaryi 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-328366: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.