Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
psammophilum
ID:
1408539

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.Marais

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 113: 264. 2017 [21 Sep 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421003



Common Names

  • Pelargonium
  • Psammophilum
  • Pelargonium Psammophilum


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Description

Pelargonium psammophilum (also called Sand-loving pelargonium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, green leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium psammophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium psammophilum is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Pelargonium psammophilum

Pelargonium psammophilum can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa

Pelargonium psammophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium psammophilum?

Pelargonium psammophilum

What type of plant is Pelargonium psammophilum?

Pelargonium psammophilum is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae.

Where is Pelargonium psammophilum found?

Pelargonium psammophilum is found in 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

Elizabeth M. Marais (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Marais' in the authors string.