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
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.
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 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,