Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
ocellatum
ID:
1222232

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.A.Van der Walt

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 56: 467 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221570



Common Names

  • Pelargonium ocellatum
  • Ocellatum Pelargonium
  • Ocellatum


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Description

Pelargonium ocellatum (also called ocellatum pelargonium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium ocellatum 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 ocellatum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium ocellatum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be planted in a well-draining soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilize the plant every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pelargonium ocellatum

Pelargonium ocellatum can be found in the temperate forests of 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,

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