Pelargonium githagineum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
githagineum
ID:
467259
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.Marais
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 64: 308 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466591
Common Names
- Pelargonium Githagineum
- Githagineum Pelargonium
- Githagineum Geranium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pelargonium githagineum (also called Githagino Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is characterized by its white flowers with pink veins and its long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Pelargonium githagineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make a herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pelargonium githagineum is a pink to white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pelargonium githagineum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pelargonium githagineum
Pelargonium githagineum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, primarily in Italy and France.
Pelargonium githagineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelargonium githagineum?
Pelargonium githagineum
What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium githagineum?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests in Australia.
What type of soil does Pelargonium githagineum prefer?
It prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6 and 7.5.
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
Elizabeth M. Marais (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Marais' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005639-1: Based on the initial data import