Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
GLADIOLUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 36. 1753.
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TYPE: Gladiolus communis Linnaeus Lectotypified by Hitchcock, Amer. J. Bot. 10: 513. 1923.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiolus dalenii | GLADIOLUS | Not Native | ||
| Gladiolus x gandavensis | GLADIOLUS | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Tepals pink to reddish or light purple with white markings on outer 3, perianth tube 10-12 mm long, innter tepals 28-40 mm long, outer tepals 18-25 mm long
1. Tepals white to cream or orange to red, perianth tube (25)35-65 mm long, inner tepals 35-70 mm long, outer tepals 20-55 mm long
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2. Tepals yellow, orange, to red, or greenish with brown to red streaks, inner tepals 35-50 mm long, outer tepals 20-25(3) mm long
2. Tepals white, pink, red, yellow, orange, red, to purple, inner tepals 60-70 mm long, outer tepals 45-55 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballosporum | Ballosporum Salisbury, Gen. Pl. 142. 1866. | TYPE: Gladiolus segetus Ker-Gawler | |
| Hyptissa | Hyptissa Salisbury, Gen. Pl. 142. 1866. | TYPE: Hyptissa rosea Salisbury | |
| Lilio-gladiolus | Lilio-gladiolus Trew, Pl. Select. 4: 10. 1754. | TYPE: Gladiolus tristis Linnaeus | |
| Ophiolyza | Ophiolyza Salisbury, Gen. Pl. 142. 1866. | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Ranisia | Ranisia Salisbury, Gen. Pl. 143. 1866. | TYPE: Gladiolus tristis Linnaeus = Lilio-gladiolus Trew 1754. | |
| Sphaerospora | Sphaerospora Klatt, Linnaea 32: 725. 1864 ("1863"). | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Symphydolon | Symphydolon Salisbury, Gen. Pl. 142. 1866. | TYPE: Gladiolus floribundus Jacquin |