Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
hypoleucum
ID:
1274949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 421 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274287



Common Names

  • Pelargonium Hypoleucum
  • White-Leaved Pelargonium
  • Hypoleucous Pelargonium


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Description

Pelargonium hypoleucum (also called White-flowered pelargonium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with fragrant, white flowers. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium hypoleucum is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium hypoleucum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium hypoleucum is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, collect them when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pelargonium hypoleucum

Pelargonium hypoleucum is native to South Africa and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Pelargonium hypoleucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium hypoleucum?

Pelargonium hypoleucum

What is the common name of Pelargonium hypoleucum?

White Pelargonium

What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium hypoleucum?

Dry, open forests

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,

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