Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gladioloides
ID:
787840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 222 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787173



Common Names

  • Watsonia Gladioloides
  • Gladiolus Watsonia
  • Pink Watsonia


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Description

Watsonia gladioloides (also called Gladiolus-leaved Watsonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Watsonia gladioloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Watsonia gladioloides are bright pink and have six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Watsonia gladioloides is a perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in individual containers.

Where to Find Watsonia gladioloides

Watsonia gladioloides is native to South Africa.

Watsonia gladioloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Watsonia gladioloides?

Watsonia gladioloides

What is the common name of Watsonia gladioloides?

Gladioloid Watsonia

Where is Watsonia gladioloides native to?

South Africa

Species in the Watsonia genus

Watsonia densiflora, Watsonia distans, Watsonia dubia, Watsonia angusta, Watsonia bachmannii, Watsonia galpinii, Watsonia emiliae, Watsonia coccinea, Watsonia lepida, Watsonia latifolia, Watsonia laccata, Watsonia knysnana, Watsonia hysterantha, Watsonia humilis, Watsonia gladioloides, Watsonia fourcadei, Watsonia fergusoniae, Watsonia borbonica, Watsonia rourkei, Watsonia elsiae, Watsonia canaliculata, Watsonia pulchra, Watsonia mtamvunae, Watsonia bella, Watsonia pondoensis, Watsonia inclinata, Watsonia amatolae, Watsonia paucifolia, Watsonia amabilis, Watsonia confusa, Watsonia minima, Watsonia aletroides, Watsonia stokoei, Watsonia zeyheri, Watsonia wilmsii, Watsonia wilmaniae, Watsonia watsonioides, Watsonia transvaalensis, Watsonia tabularis, Watsonia strubeniae, Watsonia strictiflora, Watsonia occulta, Watsonia vanderspuyae, Watsonia marginata, Watsonia marlothii, Watsonia stenosiphon, Watsonia meriana, Watsonia versfeldii, Watsonia longifolia, Watsonia spectabilis,

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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