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Medicinal

In traditional herbal medicine all parts of the plant are astringent[Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin 1984]. It can be harvested as required and used fresh[Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995].
Plants for a Future (2020) https://pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pelargonium+crispum

Nomenclature

Believed to be Pelargonium sidoides 'Black Form'
Woottens of Wenhaston

Re-identified as Pelargonium sidoides Dark Flowered form (06/09/2023)
http://www.johnjearrard.co.uk/plants/pe/pelargoniumsidoidesdark/species.html

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces

Pelargonium crispum (Bergius) Hérit. (Sc)

Family: GERANIACEAE
Genus: Pelargonium
Species: crispum (Bergius) Hérit. (Sc)
Common names: Lemon Geranium
Distribution summary: S.Africa
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Frequently on sandy soils
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: May, June
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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