Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
cucullatum
ID:
1064874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L'Her.

Source:
tro

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 426 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064212



Common Names

  • Hooded Pelargonium
  • Pelargonium cucullatum
  • Wild Pelargonium


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Description

Pelargonium cucullatum (also called Hooded 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 cucullatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a sweet scent and is often used in potpourri and aromatherapy. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pelargonium cucullatum sub. strigifolium Volschenk
Pelargonium cucullatum sub. tabulare Volschenk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelargonium cucullatum 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

Pelargonium cucullatum is a tender perennial that can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Pelargonium cucullatum

Pelargonium cucullatum can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13900441: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Her.' in the authors string.