Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Cogn.) C.Jeffrey
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1962
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 353 (1962)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702072
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Lobed Gerrardanthus
- Lobatus Gerrardanthus
- Lobatus False Foxglove
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Gerrardanthus grandiflorus lobatus Cogn. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Gerrardanthus lobatus (also called Lobed Gerrardanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is found in moist to wet habitats, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Gerrardanthus lobatus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Gerrardanthus lobatus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Gerrardanthus lobatus is a perennial plant that is native to the eastern United States. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Gerrardanthus lobatus
                        
                            Gerrardanthus lobatus can be found in South Africa.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Gerrardanthus lobatus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Gerrardanthus lobatus?
Gerrardanthus lobatus
What type of plant is Gerrardanthus lobatus?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Gerrardanthus lobatus?
Grasslands and open woodlands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Gerrardanthus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
                        
                            Abobra tenuifolia, 
Acanthosicyos horridus, 
Actinostemma lobatum, 
Actinostemma parvifolium, 
Actinostemma tenerum, 
Alsomitra macrocarpa, 
Ampelosicyos humblotii, 
Ampelosicyos major, 
Ampelosicyos meridionalis, 
Ampelosicyos scandens, 
Ampelosicyos bosseri, 
Ampelosicyos leandrii, 
Ampelosycios meridionalis, 
Ampelosycios scandens, 
Apodanthera anatuyana, 
Apodanthera argentea, 
Apodanthera aspera, 
Apodanthera biflora, 
Apodanthera bradei, 
Apodanthera cinerea, 
Apodanthera eriocalyx, 
Apodanthera fasciculata, 
Apodanthera ferreyrana, 
Apodanthera glaziovii, 
Apodanthera hindii, 
Apodanthera hirtella, 
Apodanthera laciniosa, 
Apodanthera linearis, 
Apodanthera mandonii, 
Apodanthera mathewsii, 
Apodanthera palmeri, 
Apodanthera sagittifolia, 
Apodanthera smilacifolia, 
Apodanthera succulenta, 
Apodanthera tumbeziana, 
Apodanthera ulei, 
Apodanthera undulata, 
Apodanthera villosa, 
Apodanthera weberbaueri, 
Apodanthera longipedicellata, 
Austrobryonia argillicola, 
Austrobryonia centralis, 
Austrobryonia micrantha, 
Austrobryonia pilbarensis, 
Baijiania borneensis, 
Baijiania taiwaniana, 
Baijiania decipiens, 
Baijiania smitinandii, 
Bambekea racemosa, 
Bayabusua clarkei,