Gladiolus vaginatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Bolus
Source:
iplants
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 103 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790482
Common Names
- Gladiolus Vaginatus
- Vaginatus Gladiolus
- Sheathed Gladiolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus vaginatus (also called Sheathed Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has white flowers with a yellow center and grows in moist grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus vaginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus vaginatus has a large, star-shaped flower with 6 petals that can be white, yellow, or pink 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus vaginatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist soils. It can be propagated from seed or corms. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Corms should be planted in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a sunny location.
Where to Find Gladiolus vaginatus
Gladiolus vaginatus is native to South Africa.
Gladiolus vaginatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus vaginatus?
Gladiolus vaginatus
What is the common name of Gladiolus vaginatus?
Sheathed Gladiolus
What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus vaginatus?
It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands 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-329012: Based on the initial data import
Frank Bolus (1870-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Bolus' in the authors string.