Gerrardanthus tomentosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
702745
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 109: t. 6694 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702078
Common Names
- Downy Gerrardanthus
- Tomentosus Gerrardanthus
- Tomentosus False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gerrardanthus tomentosus (also called Woolly 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 tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gerrardanthus tomentosus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gerrardanthus tomentosus 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 tomentosus
Gerrardanthus tomentosus can be found in South Africa.
Gerrardanthus tomentosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerrardanthus tomentosus?
Gerrardanthus tomentosus
What is the common name of Gerrardanthus tomentosus?
Hairy-leafed gerardanthus
Where is Gerrardanthus tomentosus native to?
Mexico
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2824746: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.