Pelargonium dolomiticum
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Farms Vergenoeg 402 and Farm Otjomasso 280, Namibia.
Photo: Anka Eichhoff
Farms Vergenoeg 402 and Farm Otjomasso 280, Namibia.
Photo: Anka Eichhoff
Farms Vergenoeg 402 and Farm Otjomasso 280, Namibia.
Photo: Anka Eichhoff
Farms Vergenoeg 402 and Farm Otjomasso 280, Namibia.
Photo: Anka Eichhoff
Farms Vergenoeg 402 and Farm Otjomasso 280, Namibia.
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| Synonyms: |
Pelargonium bechuanicum Burtt Davy |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Erect perennial to 50 cm tall, covered with short hairs and glands, giving the whole plant a greyish appearance. Leaves densely crowded; lamina ovate, 2-3-pinnate. Inflorescence a terminal compound cyme. Petals 4, white to mauve with darker veins; the upper pair longer and narrower than the lower. Sepals with conspicuous veins. Fruit 3.5-4.5 cm long. |
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| Habitat: | In light sandy soil in open bushland. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1200 - 1500 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Eswatini. |
| FZ divisions: | SW |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Tuesday 20 October 2020 |
| Literature: |
Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 83. (Includes a picture). Mueller, T. (1963). Geraniaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(1) Page 143. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 76. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Pelargonium dolomiticumAfrican Plant Database: Pelargonium dolomiticum
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