Description
Pelargonium vitifolium (also called Vine-Leaved Pelargonium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pelargonium vitifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pelargonium vitifolium flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedling is a small, green, slender stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pelargonium vitifolium is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.