Author: |
Rune Bertil Nordenstam, 1987 |
Family: |
GERANIACEAE |
Origin: |
Central
Western South Africa |
Soil: |
Quartzite
Grit |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
3,5 Centimetres |
Height: |
5
(20) Centimetres |
Flower:
|
Cream -
Yellow / Red |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Geraniaceae
family was given this name by Rune Bertil Nordenstam in 1987. It is found in
Koekenkaap; Vanrhynsorp in central western South Africa, growing in a well
drained quartzite gravel with some water and lots of sun. The caudex can
grow to 3,5 centimetres in diameter, the entire plant to five centimetres in
height,. The inflorescence can reach 20 centimetres with cream to yellow
flowers with red markings.
The genera name from Greek;
pelargos; 'stork' for the ripening fruits, which resembles the
bills of storks. The species name in honour of Karl Heinz
Rechinger,1906-1998, an Austrian botanist and friend of the author,
for his 80 years birthday.
This is a winter-grower. |