Pelargonium tragacanthoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tragacanthoides
ID:
467986
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 2: 99 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467318
Common Names
- Pelargonium tragacanthoides
- Tragacanth-like Pelargonium
- Tragacanth-like Pelargonium
- Tragacanth-like Pelargonium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pelargonium tragacanthoides (also called Tragacanth-like pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of South Africa and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Pelargonium tragacanthoides is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pelargonium tragacanthoides has small pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pelargonium tragacanthoides is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pelargonium tragacanthoides
Pelargonium tragacanthoides is native to the tropical forests of South Africa.
Pelargonium tragacanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelargonium tragacanthoides?
Pelargonium tragacanthoides
What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium tragacanthoides?
Forests in Southern Africa
What are the common uses of Pelargonium tragacanthoides?
Medicinal and ornamental purposes
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
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:377108-1: Based on the initial data import