Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
oppositifolium
ID:
1064977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 36: 315 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064315



Common Names

  • Oppositifolium Pelargonium
  • Oppositifolium Stork's Bill
  • Oppositifolium Storksbill


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Description

Pelargonium oppositifolium (also called Opposite-leaved pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 40 cm in height, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium oppositifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant leaves, which can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium oppositifolium has small pink flowers with yellow centers and grey-green leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium oppositifolium is a tender perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright area and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pelargonium oppositifolium

Pelargonium oppositifolium is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

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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