Plant Information

Common Name: GERANIUM - HOODED-LEAF PELARGONIUM
Scientific Name: Pelargonium cucullatum

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Description

• Perennial
• Hooded-leaf Pelargonium is a tough and widespread shrub, which grows on the sandy and granite slopes along the Cape coast from Saldanha to Baardskeerdersbos.
• When in flower it is covered with pinkish, purple flowers and is the most conspicuous pelargonium in the south western Cape, especially when growing in dense masses
• It is a tall fast growing, tough shrub tolerant to coastal conditions, and is also excellent for growing in containers on a sunny patio, informal borders and rockeries.
• Hooded-leaf Pelargonium needs regular pruning.
• It is best planted en masse or amongst other shrubs where it will show off its beautiful flowers to great effect.
• Grows in sun or semi-shade.
• The flowers are faintly scented and attract sunbirds and many insects to the garden.

Culinary Uses

• The leaves can be used to make herbal teas, salads, sorbets and ice creams.
• The flowers can be used for decoration or used in salads.

Parts Used

• The leaves and flowers.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Traditionally this pelargonium was used medicinally to cure colic, kidney ailments, diarrhoea, coughs and fevers.
• The leaves were used as a poultice for bruises, stings and abscesses.

Other Uses

• In the 19th century it was used as a hedgerow ornamental in Cape Town.
• It is also useful as a cut flower as the branches last for many weeks in water.

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