Kingdom Plantae Family Geraniaceae Rank Species | Order Geraniales Genus Pelargonium | |
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Similar Pelargonium glutinosum, Pelargonium fulgidum, Geranium acetosum, Pelargonium bowkeri, Pelargonium abrotanifolium | ||
Pelargonium exstipulatum is a pelargonium species native to South Africa. It is in the subgenus reniforme along with Pelargonium odoratissimum and Pelargonium sidoides.
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Etymology
Pelargonium comes from the Greek; Pelargos which means Stork. Another name for pelargoniums is storksbills due the shape of their fruit. Exstipulatum refers to the lack of Stipules on the leaves.
Description
Pelargonium exstipulatum is a tall, quite woody, 'shrublet' which grows up to metre high and 50 cm wide. It has small pink flowers and its leaves are waxy, green and ovate with a slight fringe. Its leaves have a sweet, slightly spicy scent.
Cultivars and Hybrids
There are only a few cultivars and hybrids of Pelargonium odoratissimum, these include:
Uses
As well as being a wonderful houseplant or outdoor perennial depending on your climate, the leaves of Pelargonium exstipulatum can be used in something like Potpourri as they are quite aromatic.