Gladiolus dalenii subsp. dalenii
Gladiolus dalenii subsp. dalenii, commonly known as the Dale's Gladiolus, is a delicate perennial native to Southern Africa. Beyond its striking floral beauty, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts of the plant have been utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments, showcasing its unique therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Gladiolus dalenii subsp. dalenii
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, specifically within the family Iridaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Gladiolus as the subspecies Gladiolus dalenii subsp. dalenii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Iridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gladiolus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Gladiolus dalenii subsp. dalenii, is known by various regional names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Dale's gladiolus, while in Afrikaans, it is known as Dale se gladiol.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution spanning across different continental regions. In the Macaronesian islands, it can be found growing in the Azores and Madeira. Its range also extends significantly into West Tropical Africa. Within this African region, the species is specifically documented in Benin and Burkina. Additionally, its presence is confirmed in the coastal nation of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gladiolus dalenii subsp. dalenii, is a geophyte that relies on a specialized underground storage organ known as a corm. This thickened, fleshy stem base serves as a vital reservoir for nutrients and water, allowing the plant to survive periods of dormancy and provide the necessary energy for rapid growth and flowering when favorable conditions return.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| corm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gladiolus dalenii subsp. dalenii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihyperlipidemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |