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kidney-leaved pelargoni

Pelargonium reniforme · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (31 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Kidney-leaved pelargonium, scientifically known as Pelargonium reniforme, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to South Africa. Characterized by its distinctive kidney-shaped foliage, this species is valued in traditional herbalism. It possesses unique phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits, particularly for addressing various ailments through its potent natural compounds.

Family
Geraniaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Aerial Parts
Common names
Kidney-Leaf Pelargonium · Kidney Storksbill · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Cortusina Reniformis · Geraniospermum Reniforme · 1 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pelargonium reniforme

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pelargonium.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Geraniales WCVP
Family Geraniaceae WCVP
Genus Pelargonium WCVP

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical range. It is native to the southern portion of the African continent. Within this region, its presence is strictly confined to the Cape Provinces. This narrow distribution suggests that it thrives only under the unique climatic conditions found there. Consequently, its habitat remains limited to these particular coastal and inland areas of South Africa.

Region Area Source
Southern Africa Cape Provinces WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Pelargonium reniforme, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties, which are derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the characteristic kidney-shaped leaves, stems, and flowers, all of which contain the essential oils and bioactive compounds utilized in herbal remedies. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's therapeutic potency while allowing the root system to remain intact for continued growth.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
aerial parts Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Pelargonium reniforme has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, METHYL GALLATE, myricetin, 2''-O-Galloylisoorientin, 2''-O-Galloylisovitexin.

Chemicals reported in Pelargonium reniforme
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
METHYL GALLATE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
myricetin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2''-O-Galloylisoorientin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2''-O-Galloylisovitexin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2''-O-Galloylorientin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2''-O-Galloylvitexin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COUMARALDEHYDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumaric Acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

METHYL GALLATE

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of applied microbiology

myricetin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of applied microbiology

2''-O-Galloylisoorientin

  1. Phytochemistry

2''-O-Galloylisovitexin

  1. Phytochemistry

2''-O-Galloylorientin

  1. Phytochemistry

2''-O-Galloylvitexin

  1. Phytochemistry

COUMARALDEHYDE

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Coumaric Acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Gallic acid

  1. Journal of applied microbiology

Medicinal Uses

Pelargonium reniforme has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis, Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, asthma, cough.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
tuberculosis Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Mycobacterium fortuitum Journal of applied microbiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Journal of applied microbiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
asthma Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cough Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
eczema Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
infections Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
mycobacteria Journal of applied microbiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
aqueous P. reniforme extracts Journal of applied microbiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆