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Pelargonium alternans J.C.Wendl. sect. Otidia 
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesPelargonium alternans J.C.Wendl. sect. Otidia
BibliographyHort. Herrenhus. 1: 14 (1798)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude150-1800m
Descriptionleaves petiolate, pinnatipartite, hirsute, segments petiolate, cuneate, trifid, stipules minute, ovate, scapes short, hirsute, umbels 3-4-flowered, petals narrow
Size10-35cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeraniospermum alternans (J.C.Wendl.) Kuntze
Geranium alternans (J.C.Wendl.) Poir.
Otidia alternans Sweet
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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