Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptosiphon
ID:
790667

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Bolus

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 1: 195 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790000

Common Names

  • Gladiolus leptosiphon
  • Leptosiphon Gladiolus
  • Garden Gladiolus

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Description

Gladiolus leptosiphon (also called Slender-spiked Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with sword-shaped leaves and tall spikes of yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus leptosiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gladiolus leptosiphon is yellow with a white throat. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus leptosiphon is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gladiolus leptosiphon

Gladiolus leptosiphon is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Gladiolus leptosiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus leptosiphon?

Gladiolus leptosiphon

What is the common name of Gladiolus leptosiphon?

Slender Gladiolus

What type of plant is Gladiolus leptosiphon?

Bulb

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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