Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
cortusifolium
ID:
470712

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 428 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470044



Common Names

  • Pelargonium cortusifolium
  • Cortusifolium Pelargonium
  • Cortusifolium Pelargonium


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Synonyms

  • Geraniospermum cortusifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Geranium cortusifolium Andrews [unknown]

Description

Pelargonium cortusifolium (also called Cut-Leaved Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grassland, savanna and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium cortusifolium is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium cortusifolium has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium cortusifolium is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Pelargonium cortusifolium

Pelargonium cortusifolium can be found in dry, rocky areas of South Africa.

Pelargonium cortusifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium cortusifolium?

Pelargonium cortusifolium

What is the common name of Pelargonium cortusifolium?

Cortusifolium pelargonium

What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium cortusifolium?

It is found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

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,