剑兰，别名唐菖蒲、菖兰、扁竹莲或十样锦十三太保，是一种多年生草本植物，它以其丰富的品种和色彩被誉为“世界四大切花”。无论是直插、斜插还是长短插花，都能展现出剑兰的优雅风韵，因此它在插花界被称为“万能泰斗”。 sword orchid, also known as Tanxu or Yuhua, is a perennial herb plant. It is one of the "Four Great Cut Flowers" in the world for its numerous varieties and colors. Whether it's straight, slanted, long or short insertion, it always displays elegance and grace, earning it the nickname "Universal Champion" in the floral arrangement field. Its scientific name is Gloriosa superba L., belonging to Colchicaceae family. The rhizome of Gloriosa superba has medicinal value and can be used to treat injuries and abscesses. Originating from Africa's Cape of Good Hope, Mediterranean coastal areas and parts of Asia, this flower blooms from July to September with fruiting period between August and October. However, please note that while Sword Orchid may have certain benefits when consumed in moderation under proper medical supervision as an herbal remedy; overconsumption could lead to potential toxicity issues due diligence should be exercised when handling any plant material intended for medicinal use.

Sword Orchids are popular ornamental plants due to their unique appearance resembling swords or scimitars (hence their name). They are characterized by long-lasting flowers with three spathes that resemble a sword blade: two lateral spathes forming a sheath around a central column bearing male reproductive organs (anthers), which contains pollen sacs that produce pollen during pollination process; while another spathe at base forms the lower part of this sheath-like structure.

In addition to being an important cut flower crop within horticulture industry sector worldwide where florists seek out these exotic specimens for arrangements & wedding decorations etc., they are also grown commercially as groundcover species suitable landscaping purposes especially tropical gardens since they spread rapidly across soil surface through underground stolons producing new shoots along way - making them highly adaptable nature-loving plants!