Pelargonium griseum R.Knuth

Species

Angiosperms > Geraniales > Geraniaceae > Pelargonium l'hér.

Characteristics

Much-branched, erect, aromatic subshrub; stems rather woody and smooth, older stems with remains of leaf bases. Leaves pinnate with pinnae irregularly divided into narrow segments; lamina cordiform to narrowly cordiform; pilose with pyriform-headed glandular hairs in between; petiole longer than lamina, long persistent. Inflorescences of 2-or 3-flowered pseudo-umbels, pedicels shorter than hypanthium. Sepals 5, ovate to elliptic. Petals 4, pinkish purple, dark-veined, unguiculate; posterior 2 auriculate, claws inrolled forming false tubes, slightly longer than anterior 3. Stamens 7, fertile. Flowering time Nov.-Jan.
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Much-branched, erect, aromatic subshrub. Stems rather woody and smooth, older stems covered with remains of leaf bases. Leaves pinnate with pinnae irregularly divided into narrow segments, pilose and with pyriform-headed glandular hairs interspersed; lamina cordiform to narrowly cordiform in outline; petiole longer than lamina, persistent for some time. Pseudo-umbels 2-3-flowered. Pedicel shorter than hypanthium. Petals 4, pinkish-purple with darker veins, unguiculate; posterior two auriculate, claws inrolled to form false tubes, slightly longer than anterior petals. Fertile stamens 7.
Life form annual
Growth form subshrub
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Soil humidity 1-3
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Usage

Uses medicinal
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Distribution

Pelargonium griseum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:376263-1
WFO ID wfo-0001064255
COL ID 6TZJG
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Synonyms

Pelargonium griseum