Gladiolus zambesiacus
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Summary
A bulb-forming plant. Hermaphroditic and insect-pollinated. Tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acidic to mildly alkaline pH ranges. Can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or full sun. Prefers moist soil.
Description
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It has grass like stems 45-75 cm tall. It has underground corms. The corms are 15 mm across.
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Edible Uses
The bulb is edible.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows on exposed, rocky mountain places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from small corms.
Propagation
Seed.
Other Uses
None known.
Notes
There are about 150-300 Gladiolus species.
References (2)
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 16
