Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pappei
ID:
790831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 208 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790164

Common Names

  • Gladiolus pappei
  • Pappei Gladiolus
  • Pappe's Gladiolus

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Description

Gladiolus pappei (also called Pappe's Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, where it grows in grassland and fynbos habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces spikes of white to pale pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gladiolus pappei is a popular garden plant that is often grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a cut flower and is often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gladiolus pappei has white flowers with yellow throats and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gladiolus pappei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by division of the corms in early spring or by seed. The corms should be planted at a depth of about 5 cm (2 inches) and spaced about 15 cm (6 inches) apart.

Where to Find Gladiolus pappei

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

Gladiolus pappei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gladiolus pappei?

Gladiolus pappei

What is the common name of Gladiolus pappei?

Pappe's Gladiolus

What is the natural habitat of Gladiolus pappei?

Grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides

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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