Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exiguus
ID:
790494

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 10: 58 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789827

Common Names

  • Gladiolus exiguus
  • Small Gladiolus
  • Small Sword Lily

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Description

Gladiolus exiguus (also called 'Tiny gladiolus', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with sword-shaped leaves and tall spikes of brightly coloured flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus exiguus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It can also be used in dried flower arrangements. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gladiolus exiguus has bright yellow flowers with white markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus exiguus can be propagated by division or corms. Corms should be planted in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Divide the corms in the fall and replant them in the spring. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart.

Where to Find Gladiolus exiguus

Gladiolus exiguus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape Province.

Gladiolus exiguus FAQ

What are the common names of Gladiolus exiguus?

Common names of Gladiolus exiguus include African gladiolus, African sword lily, and wild gladiolus.

What is the native range of Gladiolus exiguus?

Gladiolus exiguus is native to Africa.

What is the growth habit of Gladiolus exiguus?

Gladiolus exiguus is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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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