Pelargonium exstipulatum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Geraniaceae |
| Genus: | Pelargonium |
| Species: | P. exstipulatum
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Pelargonium exstipulatum is a pelargonium species native to South Africa. It is in the subgenus Reniforme along with Pelargonium odoratissimum and Pelargonium sidoides.
Etymology
[edit]Pelargonium comes from the Greek; Pelargos which means stork. Another name for pelargoniums is storksbills due to the shape of their fruit. Exstipulatum refers to the lack of Stipules on the leaves.
Description
[edit]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
[edit]There are only a few cultivars and hybrids of Pelargonium odoratissimum, these include:
- Pelargonium × fragrans - A hybrid between P. exstipulatum and P.odoratissimum.
- There are many varieties and cultivars of P. × fragrans. For a detailed list, see Pelargonium × fragrans
Uses
[edit]As well as being a houseplant or outdoor perennial depending on climate, the leaves of Pelargonium exstipulatum can be used in something like potpourri as they are quite aromatic.
References
[edit]- ^ "Pelargonium exstipulatum (Cav.) L'Hér". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "Pelargonium exstipulatum (Cav.) L'Hér". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
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