Gladiolus orchidiflorus
Gray Kalkoentjie, Green Kalkoentjie
Also known as: Gladiolus dregei Klatt +2 more
- Gladiolus dregei Klatt
- Gladiolus viperatus Ker Gawl.
- Gladiolus viperatus KerGawl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Gladiolus orchidiflorus (commonly known as Gray Kalkoentjie or Green Kalkoentjie) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Namibia