Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcaeruleus
ID:
791060

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 29: t. 1158 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790393



Common Names

  • Gladiolus Subcaeruleus
  • Subcaeruleus Gladiolus
  • Blue-tinged Gladiolus


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Description

Gladiolus subcaeruleus (also called blue-tinged gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers with blue tinges. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus subcaeruleus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gladiolus subcaeruleus has a long, tubular flower with 6 petals that can be white, pink, or purple in color. The seed is a small, black, glossy, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like with a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus subcaeruleus is a hardy perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have established.

Where to Find Gladiolus subcaeruleus

Gladiolus subcaeruleus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky hillsides. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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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