Gladiolus gregarius
Gladiolus gregarius, commonly known as the common gladiolus, is a resilient perennial herb native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its striking, sword-shaped foliage and vibrant floral displays, this medicinal plant offers significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in diverse healing practices for its unique bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Gladiolus gregarius
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Gladiolus gregarius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Gladiolus.
| 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, known scientifically as Gladiolus gregarius, is referred to by the common name Jɛnɛjaba in the bm language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bm | Jɛnɛjaba | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several nations within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the country of Benin. It also grows within the territories of Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be found in Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends into the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Activities
Gladiolus gregarius has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |