Family | GERANIACEAE |
Genus species | Pelargonium crassipes Harv. sect. Ligularia |
Synonyms | Pelargonium caucalidifolium Schltr. |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 0-180m |
Description | petioles thick, leaves pinnatipartite, pubescent, stipules minute, subulate, peduncles attenuate, umbels many flowered, bracts lanceolate, flowers subsessile |
Size | 15-30cm |
Color | dark purple |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | shrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C cuttings in late summer |
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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