Author: | Elizabeth
M. Marais, 1993 |
Family: |
GERANIACEAE |
Origin: |
South-Western South Africa |
Soil: |
Clay - Sand - Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Medium - Maximum |
Thickness: |
3,5 Centimetres |
Height: |
17 Centimetres |
Flower:
|
Cream - Yellow - Pink / Maroon |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
Hoarea
trifoliata Eckl.& Zeyh.
Pelargonium
astragalifolium, Nicolaus Joseph von Jacquin |
This member of the
Geraniaceae family was
given this name by Elizabeth M. Marais in 1993. It is found in
south-western South Africa, growing in either clay, sandy or mixed
and well
drained soil with some water and some to lots of sun. The caudex
can grow to three and a half centimetre, the leaves reach seventeen
centimetres. The flowers are from cream over yellow to pink with
maroon markings near the centre. The genera name from Greek;
pelargos; 'stork' for the ripening fruits, which resembles the
bills of storks. The species name means 'three leaved'.
This is a winter-grower. |