Gladiolus ecklonii (Sheathed gladiolus)
kxahla, litsoantsoang, makhabebe [South Sotho]; sidvwana
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Gladiolus
Information from Goldblatt and Manning (1998).
Distribution and habitat
Life cycle
Ecological interactions
Meaning of name
Uses
- A decoction of the corm is taken by Southern Sotho speaking people for
relieving rheumatic pains (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk 1962).
Links
Publications
- Goldblatt P. and Manning J. 1998. Gladiolus in Southern Africa.
Fernwood Press, Vlaeberg, Cape Town.
- Watt, J.M. and Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G. 1962. The Medicinal and Poisonous
Plants of Southern and Eastern Africa. Second Edition. E. & S. Livingstone
Ltd., Edinburgh.
Text by Hamish Robertson |