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Pelargonium gibbosum (L.) L'Hér. sect. Polyactium 
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesPelargonium gibbosum (L.) L'Hér. sect. Polyactium
BibliographyHort. Kew. [W.Aiton] 2: 422 (1789)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude5-1600m
Descriptionleaves glaucous, subglabrous, pinnatipartite, segments 1-2pairs, broadly cuneate, lobate, stipules minute, calyx lanate, lobes linear-lanceolate, petals obovate
Size20-40cm
Colorgreen-yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeraniospermum gibbosum (L.) Kuntze
Geranium gibbosum L.
Polyactium gibbosum (L.) Eckl. & Zeyh.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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