Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
laxum
ID:
468415

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 730 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467747



Common Names

  • Pelargonium laxum
  • Laxum Pelargonium
  • Loose Pelargonium


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Description

Pelargonium laxum (also called 'Lax Pelargonium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, rounded leaves with a velvety texture and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium laxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium laxum has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium laxum is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with bright green, lobed leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pelargonium laxum

Pelargonium laxum can be found in South Africa.

Pelargonium laxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium laxum?

Pelargonium laxum

What is the common name of Pelargonium laxum?

Laxum

What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium laxum?

South Africa

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,