Pelargonium mollicomum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollicomum
ID:
468461
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fourc.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 92 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467793
Common Names
- Pelargonium mollicomum
- Mollicomum Pelargonium
- Soft-haired Pelargonium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pelargonium mollicomum (also called Mollicomum Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 20 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky areas and scrubland. It is found in sunny, dry, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pelargonium mollicomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pelargonium mollicomum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pelargonium mollicomum 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 mollicomum
Pelargonium mollicomum can be found in South Africa.
Pelargonium mollicomum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelargonium mollicomum?
Pelargonium mollicomum
What is the common name of Pelargonium mollicomum?
Mollicomum
What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium mollicomum?
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,
References
Henry Georges Fourcade (1865-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:376579-1: Based on the initial data import