Family | GERANIACEAE |
Genus species | Pelargonium ternifolium Vorster sect. Hoarea |
Bibliography | Bothalia 13: 431 (1981) |
Native Range | sw. Cape Prov. |
Primary Biome | Subtropical |
Habitat | thickets and steppes |
Altitude | 100-180m |
Description | leaves ternate, hirsute, in outline orbiculate, leaflets deeply incised, ciliate, scapes simple, flowers of 3-5 in umbel, petals 2, spathulate, purple variegate |
Size | 5-20cm |
Color | white, rose |
Bloom | summer |
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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 | Pelargonium trifoliatum Harv. |
Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces) |