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Pelargonium ternatum (L.f.) Jacq.  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesPelargonium ternatum (L.f.) Jacq. 
BibliographyIcon. Pl. Rar. 3: t. 544 (1794)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude60-1100m
Descriptionleaves ternate, leaflets slightly carnose and coriaceous, long or shortly petiolate, flowers mostly solitary, axillary petals narrowly obovate, the upper larger
Size20-60cm
Colorpale rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeraniospermum ternatum (L.f.) Kuntze
Geranium ternatum L.f.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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