Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
althaeoides
ID:
1064800

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 420 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064138

Common Names

  • Pelargonium Althaeoides
  • Marshmallow-Leaved Pelargonium
  • Stork's Bill

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Description

Pelargonium althaeoides (also called 'Althaea-leaved Geranium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and on slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium althaeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium althaeoides has small pink flowers with yellow centers and light green leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium althaeoides is a tender perennial that can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Pelargonium althaeoides

Pelargonium althaeoides can be found in South Africa, in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

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,