Gladiolus carmineus

Gladiolus carmineus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Gladiolus
Species:
G. carmineus
Binomial name
Gladiolus carmineus
C.H.Wright[1]

Gladiolus carmineus is a perennial plant in the family Iridaceae.[1] It is native to the Western Cape and occurs from Cape Hangklip to Cape Infanta. The plant has an occurrence area of less than 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi) and is threatened by development on the coast.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Gladiolus carmineus C.H.Wright". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  2. ^ Goldblatt, P. & Raimondo, D. (2006). "Cliff Gladiolus". SANBI Red List of South African Plants. Retrieved 2026-01-19.