Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jonquilliodorus
ID:
1067900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. ex G.J.Lewis

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. 40: 124 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067238



Common Names

  • Gladiolus
  • Jonquilliodorus
  • Jonquil-Like Gladiolus


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Description

Gladiolus jonquilliodorus (also called 'Jonquil-flowered Gladiolus', among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has long, pointed leaves and tall spikes of yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus jonquilliodorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gladiolus jonquilliodorus flower is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Gladiolus jonquilliodorus

Gladiolus jonquilliodorus is native to the tropical forests of 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 tro-16601653: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.