Friday, September 4, 2009

Pelargonium Radula - (Jeremin- Halau Nyamuk)

Bought this pot of  'Pelargonium Radula' for only RM6 at Tampin Farmers Market recently. Would like to test whether this plant can repels mosquitoes.

This : shot taken at Putrajaya Floria 09
(image at: flickrs.com/photos)

General info on Pelargonium Radula :-
-  is said to originates from South Africa
-  gives somewhat a camphor-rose-lemon scent
-  known locally as 'Jeremin/Pokok Halau Nyamuk'
-  Insect repellant : crushed  leaves emits  a fragrance that acts  insect  repellant
- the leaves can be dried for pot-pourrie and bath frangrance

3 comments:

  1. Bagaimana nak tanam pokok ni? Guna batang atau biji?

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  2. saya pernah terbaca dan satu laman web berkaitan herba, iaitu 'pelagonium radula' boleh dibiak melalui keratan batang dan juga dengan benih biji.

    biasanya..lebih mudah dari keratan batang.
    almaklum.

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  3. cikjah, dah beli pokok halau nyamuk ni, letak kat mane..? berkesan ke halau nyamuk..?

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