Pelargonium auritum

PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GERANIALES / GERANIACEAE / PELARGONIUM / AURITUM

Pelargonium auritum (L.) Willd.

Indigenous

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Morphological description

Tuberous geophyte to 25 cm. Leaves pinnatisect with elliptic pinnae, to 13 x 5 cm. Flowers to 25 on branching peduncles, ± 15 mm diam., purple-black, white to pale pink, subsessile, petals ribbon-shaped; hypanthium 8-20 mm long. From: Vorster, PJ. 2012. Geraniaceae: Pelargonium L'Hér. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 587-598. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Wide range of habitats. From: Vorster, PJ. 2012. Geraniaceae: Pelargonium L'Hér. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 587-598. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Clanwilliam to Port Elizabeth. From: Vorster, PJ. 2012. Geraniaceae: Pelargonium L'Hér. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 587-598. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

September

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

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Accepted name

Pelargonium auritum (L.) Willd.

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Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Geraniales

FAMILY Geraniaceae

GENUS Pelargonium

SPECIES auritum

This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:

Pelargonium auritum (L.) Willd. var. auritum

Pelargonium auritum var. carneum (Harv.) E.M.Marais

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Specimen records

Barcode: NBG0264237-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, s.n. | 2010-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Bo-Hermon, Elandsberg Nature Reserve, northern end.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0008728-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 14973 | 1943-9-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Kalabas Kraal.

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Barcode: NBG0275385-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1290 | 1985-11-19

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lower southern slopes of Kouga Mountains at Joubertskraal.

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Barcode: PRE0746614-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HML, 205 | 1924-11-6

South Africa, Western Cape, KLAPMUTS

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Barcode: SAM0063198-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, s.n. | 1947-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Div. Appels Kraal. River Sonder End Mnts.

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Barcode: NBG0007880-0 Collector(s) & number: Wurts, TM, 462 | 1952-11-25

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Swellendam. On hill below Eleven o' Clock Mountain. Alt.: 700'.

General notes: Few.

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Barcode: PRE0451278-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 9932 | 1920-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, TULBAGH; NR. VILLAGE

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Barcode: PRE0781134-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremer, K, 341 | 1972-10-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Piketberg . Groenvlei Farm. flats at base of mountain, on east side.

General notes: L.Dreyer.

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Barcode: NBG0212270-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1724 | 1986-11-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Northern foothills of Outeniqua Mountains, about 3 km south-west of Herold at Camferskloof. Alt.: 2000 ft.

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Barcode: PRE0815183-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1724 | 1986-11-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Northern foothills of Outeniqua Mountains: ca 3km South West of Herold at Camferskloof.

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Barcode: PRE0451268-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 1800 | 1887-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; KUBUBBERG; COMMONAGE

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Barcode: PRE0451275-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 877 | 1922-12-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH DIV.; PARSONS VLEI; 10 TH MI. ON CAPE RD.

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Barcode: PRE0451273-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Niekerk, G, 307 | 1953-12-5

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; ONRUST RIVER

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Barcode: PRE0451276-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 9163 | 1919-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; KAROOPOORT; HILLS

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Barcode: NBG0145423-0 Collector(s) & number: Forrester, JA, 231 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. E of De Doorns.

General notes: Sandy patch near Radio Mast. Ex hort. Flowers 3 & 9 November 1982.

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Barcode: SAM0030089-0 Collector(s) & number: Leipoldt, CL, 520 | -10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Modderfontein. Clanwilliam.

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Barcode: NBG0209778-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1927 | 1979-11-7

South Africa, Western Cape, S. Cape. Mossel Bay. Pinedew Farm, east of Wilderness. Alt.: c. 200'.

General notes: Grassveld, short vegetation, on slight slope. Common. Petals blacktipped with pink in the throat.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0209781-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | -11-

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch flats.

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Barcode: SAM0051853-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorne, CH, s.n. | 1935-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, Meirings Poort Div. Spitzkop.

General notes: In shade of poplar bush.

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Barcode: NBG0145309-0 Collector(s) & number: Forrester, JA, 120 | 1982-10-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Buffelskraal Wes. De Doorns.

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Barcode: NBG0151103-0 Collector(s) & number: Perry, PL, 751 | 1978-8-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Wansbek, S of Le Chasseur, near road.

General notes: Leaves pressed 13-7-82. Flowers pressed 26-10-82. Photo taken 3-11-82. Specimen ex K.G. Hort.

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Barcode: NBG0145310-0 Collector(s) & number: Perry, PL, 751 | 1978-8-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Wansbek, South of Le Chasseur. Ex hort. Flower 26 Oct. 1982. Leaves 13 July 1982.

General notes: Ex hort. Flower 26 Oct. 1982. Leaves 13 July 1982.

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Barcode: PRE0552503-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1927 | 1979-11-7

South Africa, Western Cape, WILDERNESS; PINEDEW FARM E. OF WILDERNESS

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Barcode: PRE0459323-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23787 | 1965-11-13

South Africa, Eastern Cape, BATHURST DIV.; HOPEWELL

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Barcode: NBG0007884-0 Collector(s) & number: Salter, TM, NBG 48/36 | 1940-11-6

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Rondebosch. Camp Ground.

General notes: Maroon and white.

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Barcode: SAM0030092-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, 489 | -12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uitenhage.

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Barcode: SAM0030093-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, 1286 | -12-

South Africa, Western Cape, "Leeuwenberg". (Cap).

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Barcode: PRE0451271-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 1269 | 1913-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, ALBERTINIA; HILLS BEHIND

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Barcode: PRE0762110-0 Collector(s) & number: Lloyd, 941 | 1865--

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH

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Barcode: NBG0209780-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4798 | 1973-11-17

South Africa, Western Cape, S.W. Cape. Cape Town. Langverwacht above Kuils River, main kloof.

General notes: Stony, dry flat area, recently burnt. Local scattered plants, with very dark brown flowers, appearing black.

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Barcode: PRE0815197-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1290 | 1985-11-19

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lower Southern slopes of Kouga Mountains at Joubertskraal.

General notes: Det: L. Dreyer

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Barcode: PRE0451265-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, 6 | -1-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE; NIEUWEKLOOF

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Barcode: NBG0209779-0 Collector(s) & number: Duthie, AV, 152 | 1916-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch flats.

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Barcode: PRE0451267-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 56284 | 1846-11-12

South Africa, Western Cape, CAMPS BAY

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Barcode: NBG0109016-0 Collector(s) & number: Loubser, JW, 3460 | 1975-11-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Bellville. Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Area C. Alt.: 200 - 400 m.

General notes: Leaves dry at flowering time. Flower petals black; yellow base and edge.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0275388-0 Collector(s) & number: Norman, 1 | 1989-1-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Hoogekraal Plantasie near Swartvlei.

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Barcode: NBG0209788-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 3513A | 1927-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uitvlugt, on road from Humansdorp to Groot Hoek. Alt.: 1250 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0835339-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubke, RA, 50 | 1996-12-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna: Brenton-on-Sea; Hill top above development, overlooking lagoon.

General notes: Open. Aspect: N. Slope: 10°. Recently burnt. White with maroon anthers and stripes.

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Barcode: PRE0459485-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1877 | 1972-10-9

South Africa, North West, KLERKSDORP; WOLWERAND

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Barcode: PRE0607352-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2023 | 1979-11-9

South Africa, Western Cape, MOSSEL BAY; BUFFELSVERMAAK, BETWEEN GOUKAMMARIVIER & KNYSNA LAGOON

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Barcode: NBG0209789-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 4899 | 1932-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Essenbosch near stream. Alt.: 800'.

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Barcode: SAM0048341-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, 467 | -12-

South Africa, Western Cape, Gangskloof. George.

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Barcode: NBG0004717-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 700 | 1949-11-12

South Africa, Western Cape, C. P. Knysna. Keurbooms hillsides.

General notes: White, red streaks.

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Barcode: PRE0815144-0 Collector(s) & number: Laughton, FS, PRF 1476 | 1935-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District: The Heads.

General notes: Det: L. Dreyer

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Barcode: NBG1462217-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 715 | 2014-10-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Barrydale district. Koktyls property, ca 14 km E of Barrydale, S foothills of Warmwaterberg.

General notes: Only seen in 2 spots. Area frequented by gemsbok.

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Barcode: NBG0209787-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 1541 | 1921-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Div. George. Ruigte Vlei, west of Zwart River. Alt.: 150 ft.

General notes: Sandy hills. Flowers white. Suffrutex 6 inches.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454237-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 26825 | 1919-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, PLETTENBERG BAY

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Barcode: NBG0209792-0 Collector(s) & number: Dixon, CS, 161 | 1922-11-20

South Africa, Eastern Cape, S. Cape. Humansdorp. Seekoei River.

General notes: Grass and scrub veld. Fine sand, level, near river, dry. Upright herb. 20 cm high. White flowers. Occasional. Leaves dead when flowering.

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Barcode: SAM0000831-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, IL, s.n. | 1907-12-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth.

General notes: No leaves at present.

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Barcode: PRE0552437-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2094 | 1979-11-12

South Africa, Western Cape, PLETTENBERG BAY; LEERMANSDRIFTRIVIER; W. OF PLETTENBERG BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0086542-0 Collector(s) & number: Rycroft, HB, 3017 | 1967-11-15

South Africa, Eastern Cape, C. P. Humansdorp. Kareedouw, Zuuranysberg. Alt.: 1,200 ft.

General notes: White. Tuberous rootstock. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0209798-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2023 | 1979-11-9

South Africa, Western Cape, S. Cape. Mossel Bay. Buffelsvermaak, between Goukammarivier and Knysna lagoon. Alt.: c. 500'.

General notes: Steep north slope, short grassy vegetation. Locally abundant. Flowers white to pale pink.

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Barcode: NBG0209786-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 4899 | 1932-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Essenbosch near stream. Alt.: 800'.

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Barcode: NBG0007882-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 4518 | 1933-12-18

South Africa, Eastern Cape, C.P. Uniondale. Lauterwater. Alt.: 2500'.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record