Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
whytei
ID:
1065120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1897: 246 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064458



Common Names

  • Geranium whytei
  • Whyte's Geranium
  • Whyte's Stork's-Bill


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Description

Pelargonium whytei (also called Whyte's Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has a shrubby growth habit and produces pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium whytei is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in potpourri. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium whytei 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 whytei: 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 whytei

Pelargonium whytei 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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