Status:
valid
Authors:
Sağıroğlu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 38: 31 (2014 publ. 2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337837
Common Names
- Gladiolus osmaniyensis
- Gladiolus
- Osmaniyensis
Description
Gladiolus osmaniyensis (also called Osmaniye Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus osmaniyensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gladiolus osmaniyensis are white to yellowish-white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus osmaniyensis is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated by division of the corms in early spring. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is best to plant the corms in a shallow trench and cover with soil. Water well and keep the soil moist during the growing season.
Where to Find Gladiolus osmaniyensis
Gladiolus osmaniyensis is native to Turkey. It can be found in rocky soils and on cliffs.
Gladiolus osmaniyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus osmaniyensis?
Gladiolus osmaniyensis
What is the common name of Gladiolus osmaniyensis?
Osmaniye Gladiolus
Where is Gladiolus osmaniyensis native to?
Turkey
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,