Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rostratus
ID:
707672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 6: 61 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707005

Common Names

  • Gonolobus rostratus
  • Beaked Gonolobus
  • Beaked Bush-Pea

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Synonyms

  • Pulvinaria stenoloba (Decne.) Malme [unknown]
  • Cynanchum rostratum Vahl [unknown]
  • Cynanchum rotatum Vell. [unknown]
  • Exolobus patens (Decne.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Exolobus patens paraguayensis Malme [unknown]
  • Exolobus rotatus (Vahl) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Exolobus stenolobus (Decne.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus broadwayae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus oxyanthus Turcz. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus patens Decne. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus rotatus (Vell.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus stenolobus Decne. [unknown]
  • Philibertia rotata Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Gonolobus rostratus (also called 'Beaked Lobster Claw', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers with long, curved petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gonolobus rostratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonolobus rostratus has white to pink flowers with yellowish-brown anthers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonolobus rostratus is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Gonolobus rostratus

Gonolobus rostratus is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Gonolobus rostratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonolobus rostratus?

Gonolobus rostratus

What is the family of Gonolobus rostratus?

Asclepiadaceae

Where is Gonolobus rostratus found?

Central and South America

Species in the Gonolobus genus

Gonolobus absalonensis, Gonolobus dussii, Gonolobus iyanolensis, Gonolobus waitukubuliensis, Gonolobus youroumaynensis, Gonolobus albiflorus, Gonolobus albomarginatus, Gonolobus ancoriferus, Gonolobus antennatus, Gonolobus antioquensis, Gonolobus aristolochiifolius, Gonolobus aristolochioides, Gonolobus arizonicus, Gonolobus asper, Gonolobus asterias, Gonolobus bakeri, Gonolobus barbatus, Gonolobus bifidus, Gonolobus breedlovei, Gonolobus calycosus, Gonolobus campii, Gonolobus caucanus, Gonolobus cearensis, Gonolobus chiapensis, Gonolobus chiriquensis, Gonolobus chloranthus, Gonolobus colombianus, Gonolobus croceus, Gonolobus cteniophorus, Gonolobus cuajayote, Gonolobus dasystephanus, Gonolobus dorothyanus, Gonolobus edulis, Gonolobus erianthus, Gonolobus eriocladon, Gonolobus exannulatus, Gonolobus farenholtzii, Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus, Gonolobus floribundus, Gonolobus fraternus, Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus, Gonolobus fuscus, Gonolobus germanianus, Gonolobus glaberrimus, Gonolobus gonocarpos, Gonolobus grandiflorus, Gonolobus grayumii, Gonolobus hadrostemma, Gonolobus hammelii, Gonolobus haussknechtii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2830168: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.