Author: | Elizabeth
M. Marais, 1994 |
Family: |
GERANIACEAE |
Origin: |
South
Africa |
Soil: |
Grit - Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
4
Centimetres |
Height: |
10
Centimetres |
Flower:
|
Light Crème
Coloured / Red |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the
Geraniaceae family was given this name by Elizabeth
M. Marais in 1994. It is found in South Africa, growing in a
well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The caudex can
grow to five centimetres, the branches up to twelve centimetres
height. The flowers are pale crème coloured with red markings.
The genera name from Greek;
pelargos; 'stork' for the ripening fruits, which resembles the
bills of storks. The species name means 'curved stamens'.
This might be a winter-grower in
South Africa |