Gladiolus perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 11: 248 (1989 publ. 1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790182
Common Names
- Gladiolus perrieri
- Perrieri Gladiolus
- Perrier's Gladiolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus perrieri (also called Perrier's Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, where it grows in grassland and fynbos habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces spikes of white to pale pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus perrieri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor areas. It is known for its showy spotted 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 perrieri has white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus perrieri is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by division of the corms in early spring or by seed. The corms should be planted at a depth of about 5 cm (2 inches) and spaced about 15 cm (6 inches) apart.
Where to Find Gladiolus perrieri
Gladiolus perrieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.
Gladiolus perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus perrieri?
Gladiolus perrieri
What is the common name of Gladiolus perrieri?
Perrier's Gladiolus
What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus perrieri?
Grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
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-328734: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.