Status:
valid
Authors:
R.T.F.Clifton
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Geraniaceae Group Notes 82: 11 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345651
Common Names
- Pelargonium arthriticum
- Arthritis Pelargonium
- Joint-Pain Geranium
Description
Pelargonium arthriticum (also called Arthritis Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to South Africa, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Pelargonium arthriticum is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pelargonium arthriticum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pelargonium arthriticum is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pelargonium arthriticum
Pelargonium arthriticum can be found in South Africa.
Pelargonium arthriticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelargonium arthriticum?
Pelargonium arthriticum
What is the common name of Pelargonium arthriticum?
Arthritic Pelargonium
What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium arthriticum?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,