Author: | Reinhard
G. Paul Knuth, 1907 |
Family: |
GERANIACEAE |
Origin: |
South-Eastern South Africa |
Soil: |
Grit - Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Medium - Maximum |
Thickness: |
5
Centimetres |
Height: |
20
Centimetres |
Flower:
|
White |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the
Geraniaceae family was given this name by Reinhard Gustav
Paul Knuth in 1907. It is found around Port Elizabeth in the south
western part of South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with
some water and some sun. The caudex can grow to five centimetres in
diameter, the plant reach up to 20 centimetres, 50 centimetres with
the inflorescence, which are white.
The genera name from Greek;
pelargos; 'stork' for the ripening fruits, which resembles the
bills of storks. The species name as it is found near Worcester,
Western Cape, South Africa. |