Author: | Elizabeth
M. Marais, 1997 |
Family: |
GERANIACEAE |
Origin: |
Cape
Province; South Africa |
Soil: |
Sandy -
Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
2 Centimetres |
Height: |
20 Centimetres |
Flower:
|
Pale
Yellow / Red |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Geraniaceae family was given this name by
Elizabeth M. Marais in 1997. It is found
in the Cape Province in South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with
some water and lots of sun. The caudex can grow to two
centimetres in diameter, the entire plant to 20 centimetres in
height. The
flowers are pale yellow with red markings.
The genera name from Greek;
pelargos; 'stork' for the ripening fruits, which resembles the
bills of storks. The species name from Latin aridus; 'dry'
and cola; 'dwelling'. |