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0Gladiolus murielae Kelway
- Taxonomy
- Family: Iridaceae · Genus: Gladiolus1
- Native distribution
- Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Brazil, Norwayuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
6 synonyms
- Acidanthera bicolor Hochst.
- Acidanthera murielae (Kelway) Hoog
- Gladiolus callianthus Marais
- Gladiolus muriele Kelway & Langport
- Ixia quartiniana A.Rich.
- Sphaerospora gigantea Klatt
Gladiolus murielae is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae, native to eastern Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique. It has been given a number of English names, including Abyssinian gladiolus, fragrant gladiolus, peacock gladiolus, and peacock orchid. It was formerly placed in the genus Acidanthera as Acidanthera bicolor.
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Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gladiolus murielae · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q319791 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Gladiolus murielae Y001.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Abessinische Gladiole · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Gladiolus murielae · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature0 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Gladiolus tip: Lift the corms in autumn, dry them and store frost-free until spring.
Gladiolus murielae – what to know
Gladiolus murielae – family: Iridaceae, genus: Gladiolus. Native range: Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Brazil, Norway. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 0 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Gladiolus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Gladiolus murielae?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Gladiolus murielae need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Gladiolus murielae get?
It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.
Is Gladiolus murielae toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Gladiolus murielae flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gladiolus: Typical flowering time: July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Gladiolus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Gladiolus murielae (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q319791 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gladiolus murielae Y001.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Abessinische Gladiole (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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