Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
1251745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loudon

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 729 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251083



Common Names

  • Pelargonium tenellum
  • Delicate Pelargonium
  • Delicate Geranium


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Description

Pelargonium tenellum (also called 'Fairy Pelargonium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, velvety leaves and small, pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium tenellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelargonium tenellum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Pelargonium tenellum

Pelargonium tenellum can be found in South Africa.

Pelargonium tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium tenellum?

Pelargonium tenellum

What is the common name of Pelargonium tenellum?

Delicate Pelargonium

What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium tenellum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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