Gladiolus orientalis Hort.
I have been unable to identify this plant, the name suggesting an Asian species but the range of the genus only stretches to the Middle East. Ixia orientalis L.Bolus was not described until 1929. The only reference I have found to a plant of this name is a modern painting of a bright red gladiolus by Steven W. Dunn.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.148/1845]. Probably introduced by John Bidwill. [See Gladiolus cardinalis Curt.].
Notes
Published Oct 26, 2009 - 04:14 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2010 - 12:07 PM
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Unknown |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Gladiolus orientalis |
| Confidence level | low |