Pelargonium laxum (Sweet) G.Don
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Pelargonium laxum

Family: GERANIACEAE
Genus: Pelargonium
Species: laxum (Sweet) G.Don
Distribution summary: S. Africa
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Sunny, dry, rocky hill
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Arid zones (Q)

Additional Notes

The following notes refer to the related species P.graveolens and its use in traditional medicine An aromatic, rose-scented herb, the whole plant has relaxant, anti-depressant and antiseptic effects, reduces inflammation and controls bleeding[Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995].

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Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces

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