Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
torulosum
ID:
1065123

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.Marais

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 56: 565 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064461



Common Names

  • Geranium torulosum
  • Torus-Leaved Geranium
  • Torus-Leaved Stork's-Bill


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Description

Pelargonium torulosum (also called 'Climbing Pelargonium', 'Climbing Stork's Bill', and 'Climbing Ivy', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, trailing stems with small, lobed leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops, grassland, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium torulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium torulosum has five-lobed flowers with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pelargonium torulosum: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pelargonium torulosum

Pelargonium torulosum can be found in the Eastern Cape 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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