Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
paniculatus
ID:
702742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 275 I: 20 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702075



Common Names

  • Panicled Gerrardanthus
  • Paniculatus Gerrardanthus
  • Paniculatus False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Atheranthera paniculata Mast. [unknown]
  • Atheranthera welwitschii Mast. [unknown]
  • Gerrardanthus nigericus Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Gerrardanthus trimenii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Gerrardanthus zenkeri Harms & Gilg ex Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Gerrardanthus paniculatus (also called Panicled 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 paniculatus is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gerrardanthus paniculatus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gerrardanthus paniculatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.

Where to Find Gerrardanthus paniculatus

Gerrardanthus paniculatus can be found in South Africa.

Gerrardanthus paniculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gerrardanthus paniculatus?

Gerrardanthus paniculatus

What type of plant is Gerrardanthus paniculatus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Gerrardanthus paniculatus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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