Status:
valid
Authors:
Carolin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 86: 285 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466435
Common Names
- Pelargonium Helmsii
- Helms' Pelargonium
- Helms' Geranium
Description
Pelargonium helmsii (also called Helms' 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 long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Pelargonium helmsii 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 helmsii is a pink to white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pelargonium helmsii is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, sunny environment with bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pelargonium helmsii
Pelargonium helmsii is found in South Africa.
Pelargonium helmsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelargonium helmsii?
Pelargonium helmsii
What is the family of Pelargonium helmsii?
Geraniaceae
What is the habitat of Pelargonium helmsii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides
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,