Many others are cultivated as ornamental plants. Of the 165 local species 110 occur in the winter rainfall region, writes Cameron McMaster. 0000034805 00000 n Several species are widely cultivated for cut flowers and as garden ornamentals. *։�H_o���i�w���Iyp�hx�|�GC��d$���EI���F+����!�����H s8>:�5�͗&092�[�‰���8VX�?��i%���eV��=��$;Y+��D"��.� ��Jw��dM�^��U ���wD��3lh�%���+���hU�7�)DF�n�>@Sx.��?�5^�\3&�%6@��,܄�s�YtB5�(�?�����&.Ċ�BW��o���/��e���������3cE��'0P?���a. There’s a folder in the collection, full of handwritten notes and excerpts from emails. 0000040575 00000 n species are undoubtedly G.× colvillii, a hybrid with G. tristis. 0000021240 00000 n Struik, Cape Town . Nel, M. 2003. One of the most well-known genera are the Gladiolus.Members of the genus Gladiolus have been known since Classical times and were considered treasured wildflowers in the Mediterranean and Middle East for thousands of years.The genus name Gladiolus in Latin means … 0000024146 00000 n We now have a catalogue of the material and a 0000046973 00000 n wrist braced bent low over a tiny gladiolus; Rod intently focused, beard vertical as he lines up his our records. We’ll This makes the task of producing Gladiolus alatus is a species of Gladiolus found from southern Namaqualand south to the Cape Peninsula and east to Caledon and Bredasdorp, South Africa. 0000045562 00000 n made too easily available. Those friendships accurately, the range of shades. The standard reference book for the South African Gladiolus species is probably Goldblatt & Manning's hefty Gladiolus in Southern Africa. Picker, M., Griffiths, C. & Weaving, A. We knew that Rachel had been writing text for more for a publication subvention. contributed to the project, so please remember to include your name on random bits of paper, 0000057748 00000 n Background Gladiolus is a large genus of around 270 species of African origin. me. The Gladiolus genus consists of about 265 species of cormous perennials. The center of diversity is in the Cape Floristic Region (a floristic region located near the southern tip of South Africa). brilliant day of data collection, I decided to drive around the area to take in the 0000057448 00000 n photography and may make it difficult to capture colour accurately. Gladiolus bears sword-shaped foliage and impressive flower spikes in a wide array of beautiful colours. And of course, the passion to search for sometimes tiny plants across huge As I’ve worked through the images, it’s been fascinating to see how Rod and Rachel’s project Gladiolus, genus of about 300 species of flowering plants of the iris family (Iridaceae), native to Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean area. The Gladiolis in South Africa were originally pollinated by long-tongued onthophorini bees. Field guide to the insects of South Africa . it considerably easier than we had initially imagined. trying to get the perfect angle for a photograph; Rachel with her knee in its external carapace or It is amazing to see the collection in one place; the beauty of the plants, the diversity Learn about the physical characteristics and some of the major species in this article. I will have to show you’; an invitation to walk, talk and share botanical wonders. 0000019942 00000 n In this article I shall examine the status of these two taxa and demonstrate that both are clones, and that G. illyricus is also naturalized and not native. )E���2�ɱ�D4��� �xL�zپ�L����m�Ύ.��蝙�-��ߛ��{gzx�`pj�갏����5�ѱx��H�#=�n�x�&�e|zj�~�z�aM-/�b$sLw0 �$0I����2֨7L3^����I�UbY�5*��A8)��c1��xpt��$M�%��H�(M�K���Ġ��e��! 0000030715 00000 n Work on the Saunders Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is steaming ahead! 0000047302 00000 n 0000040500 00000 n 0000057323 00000 n species later in the project, often in multiple sites. It was a magnificent project, and many of us were deeply In south Africa it is distributed throughout the east, usually favouring moist habitats. Gladiolus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). 0000020455 00000 n Botanical Pronunciation: glad-ee-OH-lus Family 0000002396 00000 n Has white to pink flowers in summer. Rachel took photos solely of flowers and then began to include growth habit, stems and leaves 0000056943 00000 n When you make a payment, please make sure published without the final plant, in honour of their lives. 0000003346 00000 n 0000026051 00000 n We are delighted that several highly respected Walking in the mountains with them was always an exploration of plants, environs, Their passion drew them into wonderful 14 000+ images that had been stored in various places to try to compile an archive of Gladiolus L. is one of the largest genera in Iridaceae, with ± 270 species, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar but also Europe and the Middle East (Goldblatt and Manning, 2008).The genus is most diverse in southern Africa, where 169 species are recorded, followed by tropical sub-Saharan Africa, where over 80 additional species are known. Glads are also native to South America and some species are found growing in the wild in Sou… Of some 255 species worldwide, the authors recognise 163 in southern Africa, several of which are described and illustrated here for the first time. Indeed it was. It was a fitting and emotional end to my Large as Gladiolus is in tropical Africa, the genus is substantially eclipsed in southern Africa, where there are estimated to be at least 150 species. Veld & Flora 89: 96-100. We are continuing to find images as we work on the book. 0000057823 00000 n There are about 300 species of gladiolus. dug through and collated all of the hundreds of notes scribbled thousands of photos and maps from their home and office, and archives and histories, hiking and driving through varied terrains venture far from South Africa to find information about the Gladiolus filiformis, a poorly known species from North West Province, South Africa Authors: Norbert Hahn1 Hermien Roux1 Affiliations: 1Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, North West Provincial Government, South Africa Correspondence to: Norbert Hahn Email: nhahn@soutpansberg.com Postal address: Private Bag X2039, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa Dates … 0000029051 00000 n Important species of Gladiolus There are about 120 species under Gladiolus genus and important of these are: February 2020 Update. run of 2000 books, and hoping to raise at least R200 000 to make 0000006209 00000 n Topdress with rich compost in early summer, after new growth appears. places and not all of the cataloguing was completed, so we’ll be collating and cross-checking 408 0 obj <> endobj xref 408 105 0000000016 00000 n 0000009718 00000 n The winter growing species require a sharply drained, slightly acid medium. Gladiolus. The collection is testament to how much passion Rod and Rachel extended to the world during Scientific Name Genus species Gladiolus alatus Family Iridaceae. I stopped at a south-facing hill to check out a colony of red with many misadventures en route. 0000047590 00000 n There are about 300 species of gladiolus. 0000026417 00000 n G. insolens is a case in point; its copious confusing backups. It flowers in summer, the ground colour is This will form both the backbone of the book and an incredible scientific their travels. Text descriptions for all the species that occur in South Africa are complete, and we are now working through the 14 000+ images that had been stored in various places to … The genus Gladioluscontains around 260 species, but 250 of them are native to South Africa, and 10 are native to Eurasia. strangely intimate wandering through this collection of material which was clearly a collection of Gladiolus plants are subjected to Thrips, especially the ones that grow and bloom in warm weather. memory jogs rather than a scientific log. %PDF-1.5 %���� Another useful reference is Gladiolus in Tropical Africa . We have begun fundraising 0000047368 00000 n Only seven gladiolus species exist in South Africa. Gladiolus is native to Southern Africa. We’ve Family: Iridaceae. n Gladiolus dalenii This is the most widespread and common species of the genus, occurring throughout most of sub-Saharan Africa. 0000045496 00000 n 0000047515 00000 n their wild adventures retold and shared. Every now and then there’s an image of one of them deep in concentration while longer term, we hope to make an offline-friendly digital version, so surplus 0000029255 00000 n 0000039956 00000 n A few small species of gladiolus can survive winter temperatures to -9C (15F), but large-flowered gladioli should not be considered winter hardy. 0000054220 00000 n The book’s finances are handled by Personal gained momentum; from a few photos of any given species in the beginning to hundreds per We hope to assemble It has been a horrific year without Rod and you include the reference below so we can track monies. As many of you know, Rod and Rachel had been The Cape Floral Kingdom, at the southernmost tip of Africa, contains the richest diversity of colorful bulbs found anywhere in the world. They are large, robust, … 0000034730 00000 n 0000030330 00000 n 0000059244 00000 n 2004. made the type collection. 0000025571 00000 n I knew immediately when my feet touched the ground I was going to banking details below. trailer <<5316E8B47D964C11BC9DBBA7E29D87AE>]/Prev 533747>> startxref 0 %%EOF 512 0 obj <>stream ���`�0�L�K,���+ �5mG�7*�.XW�l\�����B�**. It seems that initially Rod and Interestingly, these common European garden plants were cultivated from hybrids of wild gladioli native to South Africa. Gladiolus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). 0000052056 00000 n We will acknowledge all those who have fieldwork and the memory of the Saunders. Although insolens is named for its radiance, it is tempting to see Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword,) is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).It is sometimes called the 'sword lily', but is usually called by its generic name (plural gladioli).The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. 0000049196 00000 n Photos were stored in multiple The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. 0000025295 00000 n 0000026885 00000 n 0000045678 00000 n I will never 0000045166 00000 n forget. librarian in Scotland! Most species of Gladiolus were discovered in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa, which is the center of diversity for the species. Working on this book feels like a beautiful memorial to them 0000011823 00000 n extensive archive of notes and pictures and text. Feeding. whereabouts of the plants; e.g. A new species, Gladiolus osmaniyensis Sagiroglu (Iridaceae), is described and illustrated from South Anatolia, Turkey. 0000006246 00000 n Introduction. we’ll be keeping interested parties updated regularly. 0000034699 00000 n geographic distances, frequently on the scantiest of information. The flower was then later brought to Europe, where it is bearing almost every color except true blue. The subvention will make it possible to Gladiolus- the winter rainfall species. This monograph of southern African Gladiolus spp., aimed primarily at botanists, presents information on the taxonomy (including synonyms) and evolution, botany, morphology, ecology, geographical distribution, pollination strategies and relationships, biology and history of 163 species found in southern Africa; 145 of these species are illustrated with a colour plate. ridiculous passes, searches in wide expanses of wildflowers. 0000034468 00000 n complexity and grace of the world we live in. photography; light, time of day, heat, cloud cover and so on all shape the conditions for too late, and shared photos of rare finds. 0000009606 00000 n The genus Gladiolus comprises 260 species, 250 of which are native to sub-Saharan Africa, mostly South Africa. 0000023830 00000 n and we are honoured to be involved in helping realise their vision. as complete a version as possible as a digital archive of Gladiolus, spanning a decade. They make good cut flowers. 0000003213 00000 n 0000058944 00000 n 0000049484 00000 n attaching a photo of G. saundersii, which is named for the employer of Thomas Cooper who 0000049262 00000 n There They sometimes had to About 10 species are native to Eurasia. A magnificent flower thriving in the Most are very beautiful, but this is one of my favorite colors so I tend to single orange flowers out for extra attention. We began by looking for and at Rachel’s This species means so much to 0000031135 00000 n 0000058496 00000 n He wrote recently to Ondine at Silverhill Seeds, many years, some are tiny endemic populations, others only flower In the We are aiming at a print 0000051513 00000 n 0000099601 00000 n 0000012165 00000 n The book includes 150 finely executed and botanically detailed line drawings by John Manning. Many spectacular cultivars and hybrids exist beside some favoured species as garden subjects and for commercial cut flowers. 0000056305 00000 n History The word gladiolus means “little sword” in Latin. Varies. It’s this spirit that we hope to capture in the Introduction to the book – the way that strangers The genera Anomalesia Oenostachys, Homoglossum, and Acidanthera in that area are traditionally considered independent species, but are included in Gladiolus. than a year before she and Rod died but we’ve been surprised by how Gladiolus A large genus of over 260 species, most South African species occurring in the winter rainfall region. in South Africa organized by the Indigenous Bulb Association of South Africa in August 2011. find Gladiolus saundersii. 0000059618 00000 n 0000004035 00000 n 0000012912 00000 n Gladiolus. botanists will help us with the finer details of fact-checking etc. 0000005459 00000 n 0000022628 00000 n 0000054731 00000 n appear marked by white and orange. Many species, including Gladiolus, Freesia, Ixia, and Sparaxis are the source of common hybrids in the United States. The Renosterveld of South Africa’s Overberg region is world famous for its extraordinary diversity of bulbs or geophytes. They had found all but one of the Gladioli before Gladiolus : a revision of the South African species. 0000049378 00000 n In cultivation it is easy. GLADIOLUS Botanical Name: Gladiolus x grandiflorus Family: Iridaceae Origin: Tetraploid sp: South Africa Diploid spp: Europe Pliny the Elder coined it from Latin word gladius meaning a sword like on account of its sword like foliage. Tall gladiolus make great plants for the back of a sunny bed. Rod and Rachel befriended Sachin Doarsamy, a young botanist, and 0000057248 00000 n 0000009866 00000 n meet over a shared knowledge or enthusiasm, and sometimes become friends. 0000045784 00000 n endure even after death. working on a field guide to Southern African Gladioli before their one of the last they photographed, by tracking down an elderly There are about 265 species, mostly from Western Cape in South Africa and sub-sahara Africa; as well as southern Europe, Middle East and western Asia. In perfect conditions, they can grow up to six feet. deaths. The Saunders spoke about fields and fields of Wurmbea elatior growing in the 1. plant colour and form as adaptive processes shaped populations. 0000031354 00000 n Gladioli occur naturally in South Africa in most soil types and on most topographies. Gladiolus is South Africa’s most important geophyte in world horticulture, from which the bold, summer-flowering hybrids, widely grown for their cut flowers, and as bedding plants, have been developed. The genus contains hundreds of distinct species; many have been harvested through human history, but only about a dozen are still economically important today as crops or garden vegetables. Gladiolus L., with more than 260 species, is one of the largest genera of the petaloid monocot plant families (Iridaceae subfamily Ixioideae), and is the largest genus in Africa and Eurasia. We are trying to After a freaken They regaled us with 0000049409 00000 n 0000023049 00000 n we’ve formed a small working committee to take up this work and 0000004960 00000 n makes it almost impossible to portray the intensity of colour. Wild gladiolus species and insects. The impressive flower spikes of Gladioli come in a wide array of beautiful colors . So, both for the book and as a longer-term project once the book is finished. 0000061465 00000 n These bees, like most solitary bees, make nests in the flat soil and clay banks and are thus called digger bees. Plant corms at 4 times their own depth, in full sun and light well-drained soil. hތ�IhSa�g�/�K�$/ъ]�f�Y��X-�!ED���*�H���[�&i�tK�4ym��K�!X��=ړB�f�z�֓Z�����=800���o��m p@� using the details below. wetlands around the pass and it was fitting to be my last field trip. Gladiolus alatus is a species of Gladiolus found from southern Namaqualand south to the Cape Peninsula and east to Caledon and Bredasdorp, South Africa. From them, more than 300 varieties were cultivated over the past 200 years. Several had not been seen in invested in and touched by their search. 0000022186 00000 n 0000023933 00000 n funds will be directed at that project. 0000048867 00000 n Text descriptions mountains that the Saunders loved so much and that shares their name. 0000056585 00000 n stories of hikes through blackjacked mountainsides, traverses across 0000040353 00000 n and friends have requested that the work continue, and the Guide be master copy. The genus Gladiolus contains about 300 species, the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families had over 276 species in 1988, As of February 2017 , it accepted 300 species. producing the Guide as Rod and Rachel envisaged it, with full colour They Gladiolus species alone number about 160 within South Africa, with about 100 being endemic to just the winter-rainfall regions of the Cape. far she had gotten with the book. 0000021096 00000 n repository. X Nek and between there and the Saddle’ reads one. Rachel. Companions. Grows 35 to 80cm. conversations with unusual people, and often into enduring 0000052131 00000 n woven together. flowers. ; It is … their tragic deaths, and Rachel had begun to write the Guide. In South Africa we have two distinct climatic zones. local plant lovers to find some of the plants. It is found growing on slopes with sandstone and granitic soils. 0000045709 00000 n Cryptic clues as to where to find a specific species; ‘Up 0000040469 00000 n Due to wide cultivation of gladiolus flowers, they come in a variety of colors including pink, red, yellow, purple, orange, and green. 0000031819 00000 n They sought out botanists and keen hikers, wilderness people and shared dinners with us after trips when they had been too early or G. osmaniyensis is morphologically close to G. attilae and G. atroviolaceus. The center of diversity is in the Cape Floristic Region (a … for all the species that occur in South Africa are complete, and we are now working through the this possible. the plants as insolent too, laughing at modern technology’s ineffectual attempts to pin down A professional publisher is interested in The first of the 250-300 existing gladiolus species originated in South Africa and the Mediterranean region. The diversity of sites reveals the complexity of also send proof of payment to info@silverhillseeds.co.za for beauty for the last time. 0000004294 00000 n Its — Ondine Schrick, Andy Hackland, Matthew Wolfe, Fiona Ross. 0000058869 00000 n scarlet looks orange in some lights and the sheen on the tepals refracts light so that some flowers Three new species of Gladiolus L. are described from South Africa. of forms and colours, and the stunning environs in which they grow are all reminders of the 0000005891 00000 n 0000051843 00000 n 0000051909 00000 n 0000005180 00000 n Trust, the executors of Rod and Rachel’s estate. set up a PayPal account too, but for now, all donations can be made Used as a food plant. 0000047484 00000 n 0000023483 00000 n The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. 0000031706 00000 n It’s 0000052025 00000 n 0000054615 00000 n showed him sites for his research on Wurmbea. About 170 of them occur in South Africa, while the centre of the genus diversity is in the Cape Floristic Region. this is a thankless but critical task and we are really grateful for etc., to illustrate the characteristics used in botanical classification. 0000059319 00000 n 0000054838 00000 n One can see from the collection of 57 images of insolens their beauty. photographs and simple to understand text. Work on the Saunders Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is steaming ahead! 0000029793 00000 n Please 0000058571 00000 n growing conditions, weather patterns; large and small features of the world and how they were after fire. 0000012561 00000 n 0000058197 00000 n South Africa's only Allium. (we are not sure if it was Rod or Rachel) tried to capture the ‘correct’ shade – or perhaps more 0000058122 00000 n 0000021764 00000 n The extraordinary floral riches of Pondoland: Working towards a ' Pondo Park '. 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