Gladiolus italicus
Gladiolus italicus, commonly known as the Italian gladiolus, is a versatile medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, it also holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and promote overall healing.
- Scientific name: Gladiolus italicus
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gladiolus, specifically as the species Gladiolus italicus.
| 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 italicus, is referred to by various names across different languages and cultures. In Hebrew, it is called סייפן התבואה, while in French, it is known as Glaïeul des moissons. It is also recognized in Arabic as دلبوث إيطالي, in Catalan as lliri dels blats, and in Persian as گلایول ایتالیایی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | סייפן התבואה | Wikidata |
| fr | Glaïeul des moissons | Wikidata |
| ar | دلبوث إيطالي | Wikidata |
| ca | lliri dels blats | Wikidata |
| fa | گلایول ایتالیایی | Wikidata |
| da | Korn-Gladiolus | Wikidata |
| gv | Cliogagh frangagh | Wikidata |
| sv | Tidig sabellilja | Wikidata |
| uk | Косарики італійські | Wikidata |
| bg | Италианска ребрика | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented in Switzerland. The species also extends into Southwestern Europe, where it is found in France and Portugal. Furthermore, its distribution includes the island territories of Corse and the Baleares. Together, these locations highlight the Mediterranean and central European habitats preferred by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gladiolus italicus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyperoside, isoquercitrin, kaempferol-3-glucoside, myricetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gladiolus italicus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gladiolus italicus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic diseases, diabetic complications, non-communicable diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-communicable diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |