Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
caucalifolium
ID:
1064845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 3: t. 529 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064183



Common Names

  • Pelargonium caucalifolium
  • Cauliflower-leaved Pelargonium
  • Pelargonium


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Description

Pelargonium caucalifolium (also called Cauliflower Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with grey-green leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the western parts of South Africa and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium caucalifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves can be used to make herbal tea and to make a fragrant oil. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pelargonium caucalifolium sub. convolvulifolium (Schltr. ex R.Knuth) J.J.A.van der Walt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelargonium caucalifolium is white or pink in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has two cotyledons and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pelargonium caucalifolium: Pelargonium caucalifolium is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil with regular watering. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pelargonium caucalifolium

Pelargonium caucalifolium can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Pelargonium genus

Pelargonium drummondii, Pelargonium eupatoriifolium, Pelargonium endlicherianum, Pelargonium christophoranum, Pelargonium cotyledonis, Pelargonium connivens, Pelargonium hirtipetalum, Pelargonium hermansdorpense, Pelargonium graveolens, Pelargonium helmsii, Pelargonium havlasae, Pelargonium hararense, Pelargonium insularis, Pelargonium gracile, Pelargonium githagineum, Pelargonium glabriphyllum, Pelargonium burgerianum, Pelargonium adriaanii, Pelargonium angustipetalum, Pelargonium aridicola, Pelargonium tripalmatum, Pelargonium tragacanthoides, Pelargonium theianthum, Pelargonium wonchiense, Pelargonium worcesterae, Pelargonium zonale, Pelargonium ochroleucum, Pelargonium mutans, Pelargonium nummulifolium, Pelargonium nanum, Pelargonium peltatum, Pelargonium pilosellifolium, Pelargonium littorale, Pelargonium luridum, Pelargonium laxum, Pelargonium minimum, Pelargonium mollicomum, Pelargonium rodneyanum, Pelargonium riversdalense, Pelargonium setosum, Pelargonium somalense, Pelargonium pubipetalum, Pelargonium quercetorum, Pelargonium quarciticola, Pelargonium reflexipetalum, Pelargonium redactum, Pelargonium cortusifolium, Pelargonium vanderwaltii, Pelargonium albersii, Pelargonium anauris,

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,