Gladiolus papilio
Goldblotch Gladiolus
Also known as: Gladiolus brachyscyphus Baker +3 more
- Gladiolus brachyscyphus Baker
- Gladiolus purpureoauratus Hook.f.
- Gladiolus schlechteri Baker
- Gladiolus spathulatus Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Gladiolus papilio (commonly known as Goldblotch gladiolus) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, Swaziland