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Geranium schlechteri R.Knuth  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium schlechteri R.Knuth 
BibliographyPflanzenr. [H.G.A.Engler, ed.] IV, 129: 207 (1912)
Native RangeSouth Africa to Lesotho
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude1300-2600m
Descriptionleaves 6cm, 5-lobate, lobes sparsely dentate, abaxially long adpressed hirsute, flowers opposite to upper leaves, petals 13mm, shallowly emarginate, pedicel glandular hirsute
Size40-50cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium ornithopodum var. lilacinum Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, LES Lesotho, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State, TVL Northern Provinces)
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