Family | GERANIACEAE |
Genus species | Pelargonium oblongatum E.Mey. ex Harv. sect. Hoarea |
Bibliography | Fl. Cap. 1: 263 (1860) |
Native Range | n. Cape Prov. |
Primary Biome | Desert or Dry Shrubland |
Habitat | dry, stony grassland |
Altitude | 900-1200m |
Description | petioles long, glabrous, leaves oblong-obovate, crenate, glabrous, scapes adpressed hirsute, ramose, umbels 4-8-flowered, petals broadly obovate |
Size | 20-30cm |
Color | whitish |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuberous perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C division of resting tubers |
Synonyms | Geraniospermum oblongatum (E.Mey. ex Harv.) Kuntze |
Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces) |