Gladiolus watsonius
Red Afrikaner
Also known as: Antholyza acuminata N.E.Br. +14 more
- Antholyza acuminata N.E.Br.
- Antholyza gawleri (Baker) L.Bolus
- Antholyza watsonia (Thunb.) Pax
- Antholyza watsonius (Thunb.) L.Bolus
- Gladiolus gawleri (Baker) Klatt
- Gladiolus praecox Andrews
- Gladiolus watsonius var. maculosus M.P.de Vos & Goldblatt
- Homoglossum acuminatum (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
- Homoglossum flexicaule N.E.Br.
- Homoglossum gawleri (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.
- Homoglossum praecox (Andrews) Salisb.
- Homoglossum revolutum var. gawleri Baker
- Homoglossum watsonium (Thunb.) N.E.Br.
- Watsonia praecox (Andrews) Pers.
- Watsonia revoluta Pers.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Gladiolus watsonius (commonly known as red Afrikaner) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Gladiolus genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Western Australia