Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mosambicensis
ID:
790767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 576 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790100



Common Names

  • Gladiolus mosambicensis
  • Mozambique Gladiolus
  • Mozambique Sword Lily


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Description

Gladiolus mosambicensis (also called Mozambique gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the eastern and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows in sandy soils in grassland, scrub, and fynbos.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus mosambicensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor areas. It is known for its showy purple flowers and its ability to attract birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as a ground cover or in borders and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gladiolus mosambicensis has a flower that is white, pink, or purple in color and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are long and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus mosambicensis can be cultivated from seeds or corms. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Corms should be planted in spring in a well-drained soil. Propagation can also be done by division of clumps in spring.

Where to Find Gladiolus mosambicensis

Gladiolus mosambicensis can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Gladiolus mosambicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus mosambicensis?

Gladiolus mosambicensis

What is the common name of Gladiolus mosambicensis?

Mosambicensis Gladiolus

What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus mosambicensis?

It is native to Mozambique and grows in grassy areas and rocky slopes.

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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