Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
insularis
ID:
467189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibby & A.G.Mill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ethnofl. Soqotra Archipelago : 724 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466521



Common Names

  • Pelargonium Insularis
  • Insularis Pelargonium
  • Insularis Geranium


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Description

Pelargonium insularis (also called Island Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. 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 Canary Islands.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium insularis 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 insularis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium insularis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the stems or by seed. The stems can be divided in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Pelargonium insularis

Pelargonium insularis is found in South Africa.

Pelargonium insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium insularis?

Pelargonium insularis

What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium insularis?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests in Australia.

What type of soil does Pelargonium insularis 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

Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Mary Gibby (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibby' in the authors string.