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Medicinal

The leaves of this plant are steamed and the vapours inhaled to treat, coughs and other chest troubles (Van der Walt, 1977, Pelargoniums of South Africa, Vol. 1, Purnell, Cape Town).
Van Wyk, B.E., Van Oudtshoorn, B Gericke, N. (2000). Medicinal Plants of South Africa, Briza Publications. 2nd ed p.216

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces

Pelargonium betulinum (L.) L'Her.

Family: GERANIACEAE
Genus: Pelargonium
Species: betulinum (L.) L'Her.
Common names: Birch-leaf Pelargonium
Distribution summary: South Africa (Cape Province)
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Frequently on sandy soils
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: May, June, July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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