Pelargonium odoratissimum
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Pelargonium odoratissimum belonging to the genus Pelargonium within the family of geraniaceae (Geraniaceae). The species wasfirst describedby Linnaeus in 1753 as Geranium odoratissimum . Then it was recombined several times, so that a large number of synonyms exist.
description
Vegetative characteristics
The species grows as a small shrub with succulent roots and is up to 30 centimeters high. The simple, apple-green leaves are arranged in rosettes and have a heart-shaped to circular blade . They have shallowly notched to incised lobes and have a notched to tiny notched edge. The leaves give off a sweet apple and mint scent.
Generative characteristics
The inflorescence is branched and forms partial inflorescences with 4 to 10 individual flowers each. The exceptionally slender flower stalk is generally shorter than the green flower cup that is thickened at the base . The lanceolate sepals are green with white edges. The upper one is straight, the lower 4 are bent back 180 degrees. The 5 petals are white to light pink in color. The upper 2 are spatulate and are close together. They have a purple feather-like mark and are bent back 90 degrees towards the tip. The lower 3 obovate petals are nailed narrowly and bent back 60 degrees from the base. In the flower there are 7 fertile stamens in 3 different lengths. They are shorter than the sepals.
Chromosome number
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 16.
Distribution and location
The plants are native to the South African provinces of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape .
use
The leaves are approved in Germany as an ingredient in quince jelly and jam.
literature
- F. Albers: Pelargonium . In: Urs Eggli (Hrsg.): Succulent lexicon . tape 2 dicotyledons (dicotyledons). Ulmer, Stuttgart 2002, ISBN 3-8001-3915-4 , p. 279 .
swell
- ↑ Pelargonium odoratissimum at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
- ↑ Appendix 3 (to § 2 Paragraph 2) of the Jam Ordinance: Ingredients
Web links
- Pelargonium odoratissimum at plantzafrica.com
- Pelargonium odoratissimum in the Red List of South African Plants