Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
1064910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fourc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 91 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064248

Common Names

  • Gracillimum Pelargonium
  • Gracillimum Stork's Bill
  • Gracillimum Pelargonium

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Description

Pelargonium gracillimum (also called 'Slender Pelargonium', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a thin, woody stem and small, round leaves with a fuzzy texture. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and can reach up to 2 feet in height.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium gracillimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves can be used to make herbal tea and to make a fragrant oil. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelargonium gracillimum is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow centre. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium gracillimum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Pelargonium gracillimum

Pelargonium gracillimum is native to the Western Cape, 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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