Pelargonium exstipulatum
Species of flowering plant
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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.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Geraniaceae |
| Genus: | Pelargonium |
| Species: | P. exstipulatum |
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Etymology
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:
- 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
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.
