Gladiolus tristis
Avon Flower, Evening Flower Gladiolus
Other regional names: Ever Flowering Gladiolus +4 more
- Ever Flowering Gladiolus
- Large Flower Gladiolus
- Large Gladiolus
- Marsh Afrikaner
- Trompetters
Also known as: Gladiolus aestivalis Ingram +11 more
- Gladiolus aestivalis Ingram
- Gladiolus concolor Salisb.
- Gladiolus flavidus Ingram
- Gladiolus fulvescens Ingram
- Gladiolus spiralis Pers.
- Gladiolus tristis subsp. spiralis (Pers.) Maire & Weiller
- Gladiolus tristis var. aestivalis (Ingram) G.J.Lewis
- Gladiolus tristis var. concolor (Salisb.) Baker
- Gladiolus tristis var. odorus Thunb.
- Gladiolus tristis var. tristis
- Gladiolus versicolor var. longifolius Ker Gawl.
- Gladiolus versicolor var. longifolius KerGawl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Gladiolus tristis (commonly known as Avon-flower or Evening-Flower Gladiolus) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, California, Greece, Tasmania