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Pelargonium luridum

Pelargonium luridum
Common names: starburst pelargonium, waving pelargonium, stalk-flowered pelargonium (Eng.); wildemalva, rabassam (Afr.); inyonkulu, isandla sonwabu, umsongelo, unya
Family: Geraniaceae

... for providing the images used to illustrate this article. Pelargonium luridum is a summer-growing, deciduous, perennial ... in a season. The seeds are narrowly elliptic. Pelargonium luridum is not endemic to South Africa. It is ... in moist open areas, burnt fields and amongst grasses. Pelargonium seeds are interesting because attached to the ...

03 / 02 / 2020 | Fergy Nkadimeng | Millennium Seed Bank Partnership
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Pelargonium magenteum

Pelargonium magenteum in habitat
Common names: magenta-flowered pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

... Oliver Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden July 2007 Pelargonium magenteum,  a summer-deciduous, semi-succulent, ... deep magenta with dark spots or stripes on all the petals. Pelargonium magenteum flowers from mid-July to the end of August each year. Pelargonium magenteum occurs in the Koue Bokkeveld Mountains, ...

16 / 07 / 2007 | Roger Oliver | Karoo Desert NBG
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Pelargonium multicaule

Flowers of Pelargonium multicaule
Family: Geraniaceae

... Adams Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden July 2013   Pelargonium multicaule is a well branched decumbent ... loamy soils in Renosterveld, Fynbos, and Waboomveld. Pelargonium multicaule has a wide distribution range. It ... annual rainfall is relatively low in both regions. This pelargonium is mostly found growing in mountainous habitats ...

01 / 07 / 2013 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium multiradiatum

Pelargonium multiradiatum
Common names: none
Family: Geraniaceae

... it is also common within shale bands in mountainous areas. Pelargonium multiradiatum is a component of low, open fynbos. ... moth, with a long proboscis.   The seed of all species of Pelargonium appear to be similar, in that it has a feathered, ... This promotes better germination and ultimately survival. Pelargonium Pelargonium multiradiatum can be propagated ...

09 / 06 / 2024 | Roger Oliver | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium odoratissimum

Plant in flower
Common names: sweet-scented pelargonium, peppermint pelargonium, apple-scented or apple-rose-scented geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

Kirstenbosch NBG Trevor Adams Kirstenbosch NBG June 2012   Pelargonium odoratissimum is a perennial and relatively ... species flowers throughout the year except for midsummer. Pelargonium odoratissimum is common in the southern Western ... being blown away, or carried away by moving animals.   Pelargonium Pelargoniums are easily grown, fairly adaptable ...

25 / 06 / 2012 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium ovale

In flower
Family: Geraniaceae

... Adams Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden May 2007 Pelargonium ovale is a low-growing, small shrub, up to 300 mm ... a peak flowering period from spring to summer. The genus Pelargonium belongs to the family Geraniaceae, a large family ... and 800 species in the subtropical and tropical world. Pelargonium occurs in S, E and NE Africa, Australia, New ...

21 / 05 / 2007 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium panduriforme

Pelargonium panduriforme flower
Common names: balsam-scented geranium, fiddle leaf geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden February 2009   Pelargonium panduriforme is an erect, well branched shrub. ... awn at the top (the dry styles) and containing one seed. Pelargonium panduriforme occurs from Antoniesberg in the area ... by changes in the humidity or the movement of animals. Pelargonium Pelargoniums are easily grown and fairly ...

23 / 02 / 2009 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium paniculatum

Pelargonium paniculatum
Common names: no common names on record
Family: Geraniaceae

... Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden July 2017   Pelargonium paniculatum is a summer deciduous, succulent ... to be dispersed by wind. This species is very similar to Pelargonium crithmifolium , however, P. paniculatum can be ... by the non-persistent, much-branched inflorescence. Pelargonium paniculatum has a restricted natural ...

24 / 07 / 2017 | Sinikeziwe Ncaphayi | Karoo Desert NBG
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Pelargonium papilionaceum

Pelargonium papilionaceum shrub
Common names: butterfly pelargonium (Eng.); rambossie (Afr.)
Family: Geraniaceae

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden December 2010   Pelargonium papilionaceum is an erect strongly or ... basal part about 6 mm long and a tail of about 35 mm long. Pelargonium papilionaceum flowers from August to January. Pelargonium papilionaceum is restricted to the southwestern ...

27 / 12 / 2009 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium peltatum

Pelargonium peltatum
Common names: ivy-leaved pelargonium, ivy pelargonium, wild sorrel, cascading pelargonium (Eng.); kolsuring, wildemalva (Afr.); umnewana, ityholo (isiXhosa)
Family: Geraniaceae

... National Botanical Garden Updated November 2019   Pelargonium peltatum is a climbing, semi-succulent perennial, ... in spring and early summer, from September to December. Pelargonium peltatum grows along coastal and succulent scrub ... Carpenter bees are also frequent visitors to the plants. Pelargonium Propagation of Pelargonium peltatum is very easy. ...

17 / 10 / 2005 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium pseudoglutinosum

Flowers
Family: Geraniaceae

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden February 2013     Pelargonium pseudoglutinosum is an erect to decumbent well ... to January with odd flowering times throughout the year. Pelargonium pseudoglutinosum has a limited distribution in ... blows, so the corkscrew turns, much like a drill bit.   Pelargonium Pelargonium pseudoglutinosum can be propagated ...

11 / 02 / 2013 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium quercifolium

Pelargonium quercifolium flowers
Common names: oak-leaf pelargonium (Eng.); muishondbos (Afr.)
Family: Geraniaceae

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden August 2009   Pelargonium quercifolium is an erect, much-branched, strongly ... to January with odd flowering times throughout the year. Pelargonium quercifolium is one of about 270 species of Pelargonium, most of which occur in southern Africa, and of ...

31 / 08 / 2009 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium radens

Pelargonium radens flowers
Common names: rasp-leaved, multifid-leaved pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

... Adams Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden August 2008 Pelargonium radens is an erect, closely branched shrub which ... The seeds are set immediately after its flowering period. Pelargonium radens occurs in the southern and eastern Cape, ... near streams or among shrubs on mountainsides. The seed of Pelargonium is quite interesting in that attached to the ...

25 / 08 / 2008 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium rapaceum

Pelargonium rapaceum, unusual pea-flower-like flowers
Common names: mountain potato (Eng.); bergpatat, bergaartappel, norra, norretjie (Afr.); !norra (Nama)
Family: Geraniaceae

... Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden December 2016 Pelargonium rapaceum is a winter-growing, perennial herb, ... ripen during the driest and hottest months at the Cape.  Pelargonium rapaceum is one of the most common pelargoniums ... whereas the molehills provide beds of soft soil in which Pelargonium rapaceum seeds can germinate and some parts of ...

26 / 12 / 2016 | Shireen Harris | Karoo Desert NBG
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Pelargonium reniforme

Pelargonium reniforme
Common names: kidney-leaved pelargonium (Eng.); rooirabas (Afr.); iyeza lesikhali, ikubalo, umsongelo (isiXhosa)
Family: Geraniaceae

... Adams Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden July 2011 Pelargonium reniforme is a small, upright perennial shrublet ... venation than the upper surface. Long petioles typify this pelargonium, with awl-shaped stipules found at their bases. ... or seven fertile stamens are present. The kidney-leaved pelargonium is fairly common in the Eastern Cape ranging from ...

04 / 07 / 2011 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium salmoneum

Pelargonium salmoneum
Common names: salmon pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

... Oliver Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden October 2017 Pelargonium salmoneum is a bushy, evergreen shrublet of ... Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape. The specific pollinator of Pelargonium salmoneum is not known. Butterflies and various ... bees, are some of the insects that can be associated with pelargonium pollination. In this genus, all seeds have a ...

30 / 10 / 2017 | Roger Oliver | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium scabroide

Flowers of P.scabroide
Common names: no names recorded
Family: Geraniaceae

... Trevor Adams Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens March 2013   Pelargonium scabroide is a decumbent to erect branched shrub, ... and has been recorded in flower from November to February. Pelargonium scabroide has a small distribution range on the ... regularly during winter, and summers are very dry and hot. Pelargonium seed is interesting in that, attached to the ...

18 / 03 / 2013 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium scabrum

Pelargonium scabrum
Common names: rough-leaved pelargonium, three-pointed pelargonium (Eng.); hoenderbos (Afr.)
Family: Geraniaceae

... Wall Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden March 2009   Pelargonium scabrum is an erect, branched shrub, up to 1.2 m, ... tube is 3-12 mm long. The seed is produced in autumn. Pelargonium scabrum grows on rocky, sandstone slopes, usually ... to Western Cape and to Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. Pelargonium seed is light in weight and has a feathered tail ...

16 / 03 / 2009 | Karen Wall | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium sericifolium

Pelargonium sericifolium
Common names: silky pelargonium (Eng.); naaldekoker (Afr.)
Family: Geraniaceae

... frost in winter. The specific pollinator of the flowers of Pelargonium sericifolium is not known.  Bumble bees, ... of the insects that are involved with the pollination of Pelargonium . The light seeds of Pelargonium have a feathered, tail-like structure, which is ...

09 / 10 / 2017 | Roger Oliver | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Pelargonium setulosum

Pelargonium setulosum flower, with peculiar, basal nectar spots on the two upper petals (Jeff Shapiro, iSpot)
Common names: bristle-leaf pelargonium, bristle-leaf stork’s-bill (Eng.); malva (Afr.)
Family: Geraniaceae

... between September and January. The distribution range of Pelargonium setulosum is restricted to the Western Cape ... and ensures that seeds are drilled into the soil. Pelargonium This species is best suited for semi-shaded areas ... or shade and maintain moist conditions. The genus name Pelargonium is derived from the Greek word pelargos , meaning ...

07 / 03 / 2016 | Marianne le Roux | National Herbarium Pretoria
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