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Pelargonium dipetalum L‘Hér. sect. Hoarea 
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesPelargonium dipetalum L‘Hér. sect. Hoarea
BibliographyGeraniologia t. 43 (1802)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude15-160m
Descriptionpetioles long hirsute, oblong-lanceolate, at base tapered, on both faces hirsute, bracts connate, subulate, scapes thin ramose, umbels many flowered, petals 2
Size10-35cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsGeraniospermum dipetalum (L´Hér.) Kuntze
Geraniospermum nivenii (Harv.) Kuntze
Geranium dipetalum (L.Hér.) Poir.
Hoarea erythrophylla Eckl. & Zeyh.
Pelargonium erythrophyllum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Steud.
Pelargonium heritieri (Sweet) G.Don
Pelargonium nivenii Harv.
Seymouria heritieri Sweet
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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