Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vernus
ID:
791165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberm.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 10: 138 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790498



Common Names

  • Gladiolus Vernus
  • Vernus Gladiolus
  • Vernus's Gladiolus


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Description

Gladiolus vernus (also called Spring Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with white and purple flowers. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus vernus 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 vernus has a single flower per stem, with six tepals in shades of pink, white, or yellow. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus vernus 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 vernus

Gladiolus vernus is native to South Africa.

Gladiolus vernus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus vernus?

Gladiolus vernus

What is the common name of Gladiolus vernus?

Spring gladiolus

Where is Gladiolus vernus native to?

Southern Africa

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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