Gladiolus dolichosiphon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 37 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912711
Common Names
- Gladiolus dolichosiphon
- Long-styled Gladiolus
- Long-styled Sword Lily
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Gladiolus dolichosiphon (also called Long-spurred Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall and has white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus dolichosiphon is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus dolichosiphon has large, bright pink flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus dolichosiphon is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gladiolus dolichosiphon
Gladiolus dolichosiphon can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Gladiolus dolichosiphon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus dolichosiphon?
Gladiolus dolichosiphon
What type of plant is Gladiolus dolichosiphon?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Gladiolus dolichosiphon native to?
South Africa
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-457644: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.