Uses
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Pelargonium capitatum.
Material uses
An essential oil is obtained from the plant, it has a rose fragrance
[1]. It is used in perfumery
[2][3].
The leaves are used in pot-pourri
[3].
The whole plant is an aromatic, soothing, emollient herb with a rose-like aroma
[3]. All parts of the plant are astringent
[4]. It is taken internally as a remedy for minor digestive ailments, plus kidney and bladder disorders
[3]. Externally, it is applied to rashes and cracked skin
[3]. The leaves can be harvested and used as required
[3].
The essential oil is a major component of geranium oil, which is used in aomatherapy and skin care
[3].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse. Stored seed should be sown in early spring in a greenhouse. The seed germinates best with a minimum temperature of 13°c, germination usually taking place within 2 weeks though it sometimes takes some months
[5]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. If trying them outdoors, plant them out in early summer and consider giving them extra protection during the winter.
Cuttings succeed at almost any time in the growing season but early summer is the best time in order for the new plant to become established before winter.
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Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position
[2][5].
Plants are not very cold-hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about 0°c[6]. They generally require greenhouse protection but might succeed outdoors when grown in a very sheltered warm spot in the mildest parts of the country[7]. They can also be grown in containers that are placed outdoors in the summer and then brought into the greenhouse or conservatory for the winter[3]. The plants need to be kept fairly dry in the winter[5].
Very tolerant of pruning, they can be cut right down to the base in the autumn when bringing them back indoors, or in the spring to encourage lots of fresh growth[3].
When bruised, the leaves release a scent of roses[8].
Sometimes cultivated for its essential oil
[2].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Pelargonium capitatum. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Pelargonium capitatum.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Pelargonium capitatum
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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References
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? 1.01.1 RHS. The Garden. Volume 111. Royal Horticultural Society (1986-00-00)
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? 2.02.12.22.3 Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-86318-386-7 (1990-00-00)
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? 3.003.013.023.033.043.053.063.073.083.093.10 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (1995-00-00)
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? 4.04.1 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
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? 5.05.15.25.3 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
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? Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2 Pan Books, London. ISBN 0-330-37376-5 (1998-00-00)
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? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
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? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
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