Pelargonium cotyledonis

Pelargonium cotyledonis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Pelargonium
Species:
P. cotyledonis
Binomial name
Pelargonium cotyledonis
Synonyms[2]
  • Erodium sempervivum Roxb.
  • Geranium cotyledonis L. (1771)
  • Isopetalum cotyledonis (L.) Sweet
  • Pelargonium cotyledonifolium Salisb., nom. illeg. superfl.
  • Pelargonium cotyledon G.Don

Pelargonium cotyledonis (local name old father live forever) is an endemic species of plant on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a white flowered, deciduous succulent plant, and is considered endangered.

References

  1. ↑ Lambdon, P.W.; Ellick, S. (2016). "Pelargonium cotyledonis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T67379110A67379117. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67379110A67379117.en. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Pelargonium cotyledonis (L.) L'Hér". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 June 2026.