Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
glabriphyllum
ID:
467297

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.Marais

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 62: 228 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466629

Common Names

  • Pelargonium Glabriphyllum
  • Glabriphyllum Pelargonium
  • Glabriphyllum Geranium

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Description

Pelargonium glabriphyllum (also called Glabrous-leaved Pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is characterized by its white flowers with pink veins and its smooth, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium glabriphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelargonium glabriphyllum is yellow-orange in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium glabriphyllum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pelargonium glabriphyllum

Pelargonium glabriphyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, primarily in Italy and France.

Pelargonium glabriphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium glabriphyllum?

Pelargonium glabriphyllum

What is the family of Pelargonium glabriphyllum?

Geraniaceae

What is the habitat of Pelargonium glabriphyllum?

Pelargonium glabriphyllum is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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,