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Medicinal
In traditional herbal medicine an infusion of the roots of Pelargonium sidoides DC and Pelargonium
reniforme Curt. have been used to treat coughs, chest problems including tuberculosis and
gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhoea and dysentery.
European Medicines Agency https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-pelargonium-sidoides-dc/pelargonium-reniforme-curt-radix-revision-1_en.pdf
Geographical distribution
- Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces
- Africa, Southern Africa, Lesotho
Pelargonium reniforme Curtis
Family: GERANIACEAEGenus: Pelargonium
Species: reniforme Curtis
Common names: Kidney-leaved Pelargonium
Distribution summary: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Dry flat subject to intermittant fires
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal
