Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
wonchiense
ID:
468004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vorster & M.G.Gilbert

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 395 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467336

Common Names

  • Pelargonium wonchiense
  • Wonchi Pelargonium
  • Wonchi Pelargonium
  • Wonchi Pelargonium

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Description

Pelargonium wonchiense (also called Wonchi pelargonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of South Africa and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Pelargonium wonchiense is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelargonium wonchiense has small pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelargonium wonchiense is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pelargonium wonchiense

Pelargonium wonchiense is native to the tropical forests of South Africa.

Pelargonium wonchiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelargonium wonchiense?

Pelargonium wonchiense

What is the natural habitat of Pelargonium wonchiense?

Forests in Southern Africa

What are the common uses of Pelargonium wonchiense?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

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,

References

Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Pieter Johannes Vorster (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vorster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973948-1: Based on the initial data import