Pelargonium hirtipetalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtipetalum
ID:
467041
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.Marais
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 63: 82 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466373
Common Names
- Pelargonium hirtipetalum
- Hirtipetalum Pelargonium
- Hairy Petal Pelargonium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pelargonium hirtipetalum (also called Hairy-petal Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has large, lobed leaves and pink or white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pelargonium hirtipetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pelargonium hirtipetalum is yellow-orange in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pelargonium hirtipetalum is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, sunny environment with bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pelargonium hirtipetalum
Pelargonium hirtipetalum is found in South Africa.
Pelargonium hirtipetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelargonium hirtipetalum?
Pelargonium hirtipetalum
What is the family of Pelargonium hirtipetalum?
Geraniaceae
What is the habitat of Pelargonium hirtipetalum?
It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides
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:995784-1: Based on the initial data import