Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Garden Explorer
Search
Map
Names
Features
Taxon
Afrikaans
English
Taxon
Pelargonium cordifolium
Common name:
heartleaf geranium
Family:
Geraniaceae (Geranium)
Distribution:
Eastern Cape, Western Cape
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
National red list:
Least Concern
Comments:
This is a spreading, branched aromatic shrub, reaching a height of more than 1.5 metres. It is suggested that it may be a potential source of non-toxic, anti-oxidant compounds. Has numerous medicinal uses.
Links:
Academic Journals
•
iSpot
•
SANBI PlantZAfrica
Locations
1:
Beds surounding water-lily pools
(Water lily beds)
• Accession: 1999-903/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual