Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinus
ID:
791159

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 297 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790492



Common Names

  • Gladiolus Velutinus
  • Velutinus Gladiolus
  • Velvet Gladiolus


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Description

Gladiolus velutinus (also called Velvet 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 velutinus 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

The Gladiolus velutinus flower is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus velutinus 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 velutinus

Gladiolus velutinus is native to South Africa.

Gladiolus velutinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus velutinus?

Gladiolus velutinus

What is the common name of Gladiolus velutinus?

Velvet Gladiolus

What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus velutinus?

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,

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