GERRARDANTHUS LOBATUS
Author:
Charles Jeffrey, 1962
Family:
CUCURBITACEAE
Origin:
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda
Elevation:
Publisher:
Jeffrey, C. (1962). In: Kew Bull. 15: 353.
Collection number:
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Thickness:
50 Centimetres
Height:
6 Metres
Propagate:
Seeds/Cuttings
CITES:
Synonyms:
Gerrardanthus grandiflorus var. lobatus, Cogn. 1916
This member of the Cucurbitaceae family was given this name by Charles Jeffrey in 1962. It is found in Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zaire growing in a rich and well drained soil with some to lots of water and some to lots of sun. The caudex can grow to 50 centimetres or more, the vines can reach six metres. The flowers are brownish yellow.
The genera name for William Tyrer Gerrard, 1831-1866, a British naturalist, botanical collector and traveller in South Africa and Greek; anthos; 'flower'. The species name for the lobed leaves.
Flower
Brownish Yellow
Soil
Rich - Mix
Water
Medium - Maximum
Sun
Medium - Maximum
