Gladiolus unguiculatus

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Iridaceae

Genus

Gladiolus

Flower type

hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

Bulb - cooked^[2]. Eaten in porridges and soups^[1].

Environment

Range

W. Africa.

Habitat

Not known

Light

full sun

Shade tolerance

light shade

Water

moderate

Soil textures

sandy, loamy, clay

Soil pH

acid, neutral, alkaline

Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil

No

Drought

intolerant

Propagation

Cultivation

None known

Related plants

• Gladiolus cruentus
• Gladiolus dalenii
• Gladiolus permeabilis edulis
• Gladiolus quartinianus

References

1. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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2. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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