Family | GERANIACEAE |
Genus species | Pelargonium heterophyllum Jacq. sect. Hoarea |
Synonyms | Geranium heterophyllum (Jacq.) Poir. |
Pelargonium cavanillesii R.Knuth | |
Pelargonium oxalidifolium (Andrews) Pers. | |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 600-1500m |
Description | petioles ciliate, leaves oblong, entire to trilobate or tripartite, rigidly ciliate, glabrous, scapes ramose, hirsute, flowers numerous in umbel, petals spathulate |
Size | 10-20cm |
Color | whitish |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuberous perennial |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C division of resting tubers |
Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | GERANIACEAE
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