Pelargonium cordifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Pelargonium
Species:
P. cordifolium
Binomial name
Pelargonium cordifolium
Synonyms

Pelargonium cordatum L'Hér.

Pelargonium cordifolium is a plant endemic to the fynbos region of the Southern Cape of South Africa.

Etymology

Pelargonium is from Ancient Greek πελαργός (pelargós = 'stork'). Another name for pelargonium is 'storksbill' after the shape of its fruit; 'cordifolium' refers to the heart-shaped leaves (cor/cordis being 'heart' in Latin).

Description

Pelargonium cordifolium is a large, spreading species, growing up to 1.5 metres tall. It is a hairy plant with a slight apple scent and pale pink flowers with dark veins appearing from March to July. Its flat or curled, heart-shaped leaves are finely to coarsely toothed, entire or shallowly lobed, dark green on the upper surface and white-matted below. It is valued as a houseplant or as an outdoor perennial, climate permitting. Its leaves may be used in potpourris.[3]

Cultivars and hybrids

There are a few cultivars and hybrids of Pelargonium cordifolium. These include:

  • Pelargonium cordifolium var. rubrocinctum - A variety with slightly paler leaves and reddish - pink flowers with maroon veins.
  • Pelargonium cordifolium 'Caroline's Citrine' - A variety with golden leaves and dark blotches in the centre.
  • Pelargonium cordifolium 'Donn's Goldstrike' - A variety with golden leaves similar to P.'Caroline's Citrine' but without the dark green blotches.

References

  1. "Pelargonium cordifolium (Cav.) Curtis". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  2. "Pelargonium cordifolium (Cav.) Curtis". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  3. "Cordifolium".
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