Gladiolus aureus
Also known as: Homoglossum aureum (Baker) Oberm.
- Homoglossum aureum (Baker) Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Gladiolus aureus is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Gladiolus, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces