Gladiolus humilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
iplants
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 50: 81 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789926
Common Names
- Gladiolus humilis
- Common Gladiolus
- Garden Gladiolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gladiolus humilis (also called 'Dwarf Gladiolus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa, and grows in grassland and rocky areas. It is a perennial herb with a corm, and has linear leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus humilis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in cut flower arrangements. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus humilis has a flower that is white, pink, or purple in color and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are long and thin with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus humilis can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the corms in the spring or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Gladiolus humilis
Gladiolus humilis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape Province.
Gladiolus humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus humilis?
Gladiolus humilis
What type of plant is Gladiolus humilis?
Perennial
Where does Gladiolus humilis grow?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-328497: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.