Pelargonium dasyphyllum E.Mey. ex R.Knuth
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Woody to subsucculent shrublet, up to ± 300 mm tall, densely branched and becoming cushion-shaped. Leaves pinnate, 10-60 x 10-20 mm, hairy. Flowers 1-4 on a short branched, semi-persistent peduncle, ± 25 mm diam., pedicel 0.5-4 times longer than hypanthium, petals 5, white or very pale pink, upper 4.2 mmed with purplish pink. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Geraniaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 401-410. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Like P. alternans but smaller, to 20 cm, with larger flowers, ± 25 mm diam. on short and semipersistent peduncles; hypanthium 5-8 mm long, usually shorter than pedicel. 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

Rocky slopes. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Geraniaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 401-410. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Rocky slopes in succulent karoo. 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

Richtersveld to Clanwilliam and near Matjiesfontein. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Geraniaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 401-410. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Namaqualand to Clanwilliam. 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

August to December

Altitude

190 to 824 m

Occurrence records map

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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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Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Pelargonium dasyphyllum E.Mey. ex R.Knuth
Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

50 results for Pelargonium dasyphyllum E.Mey. ex R.Knuth

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0572090-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 779 | 1977-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Garies District: Naby Tweeriviere.

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Barcode: PRE0453205-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Son, G, TRV 32840 | 1933-11-

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; RICHTERSVELD

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Barcode: NBG0100869-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillimore, 198 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Springbok. O'Kiep.

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Barcode: PRE0721107-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 1084 | 1969-3-6

South Africa, Western Cape, NAMAQUALAND; 11MILES SOUTH OF NUWERUST PNBG NO 14157

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Barcode: NBG0177378-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, s.n. | 1976-8-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Pakhuis Pass.

General notes: This sheet prepared from a plant in Stellenbosch.

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Barcode: PRE0778240-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 5379 | 1991-10-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; TATASBERG; SOUTHERN SLOPE AMONG LARGE ROCKS

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Barcode: NBG0177395-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 10979 | 1986-1-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Karoopoort.

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Barcode: PRE0453208-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12512 | 1925-8-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; KUBUS

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Barcode: NBG0177376-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1340 | 1975-11-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Biesiesfontein, 14km from Bitterfontein on road to Rietpoort.

General notes: On red sand. Petals white. This sheet prepared on 2/4/1980 from a plant cultivated in Stellenbosch, separate leaves added 20/7/1983.

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Barcode: PRE0782810-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 59 | 1991-10-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tatasberg.

General notes: Sukkulente Karoo. Veelvertakte sukkulente halfstruik. Blomsteel lank relatief tot hipantium. Blomme wit.

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Barcode: PRE0572091-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 792 | 1977-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesbergpas naby Kamieskroon.

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Barcode: PRE0453121-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 3397 | 1969-5-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, STINKFONTEIN; 5 MI. W. OF STINKFONTEIN

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Barcode: PRE0895693-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, C, CG257 | 2009-9-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok. Goegap Nature Reserve. Blombakke.

General notes: Namaqualand Blomveld. Slope: none. Grows in flower-display at Hester Malan flower garden. Purple-brown sepals. Conf.: Masupa,T.T. 01/2010

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Barcode: NBG0146466-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 3860 | 1988-3-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Richtersveld. Tatasberg.

General notes: Very dense shrub mainly 1 - 2 flowers per inflorescence.

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Barcode: PRE0515458-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 975 | 1974-10-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. PLOT 100

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Barcode: PRE0515493-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 775 | 1974-9-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. PLOT 79

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Barcode: PRE0581317-2 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 2932 | 1980-6-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, Rosyntjieberg. Northern summit.

General notes: In rock crevices.

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Barcode: NBG0177375-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 457 | 1967-8-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Hondeklip Bay. 2.1 miles from Garies to Bitterfontein.

General notes: Granite hill near river. Plant 6" tall. Flowers white, style and stamens red.

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Barcode: PRE0581324-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1453 | 1975-11-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, Near Jenkins Kop.

General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch. Material prepared 22.9.1982. On gravel within rock crevices. Associated with P. crithmifolium J.E.Sm.

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Barcode: PRE0227555-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, F, 3245 | 1890-10-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Zilverfontein. In the vicinity of the Cooper Mountains, on stoney summit.

General notes: 3245= (PRE 22798)

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Barcode: NBG0177379-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 795 | 1976-12-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gamoep. 5km from O'Kiep on private road from OCC to Carolusberg.

General notes: Gravel hill. Dry, thin vegetation. Large Aloe dichotoma common. Shrub bulb-shaped, about 30cm tall. Fairly common. Flowers white with pale pink markings.

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Barcode: NBG0150201-0 Collector(s) & number: Leach, LC, 17432 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gamoep. Silverfontein, SE of Springbok.

General notes: Petals white with very faint pink markings. Compact low shrublet to 30cm tall. ± 50cm across. Ex hort Karoo NBG.

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Barcode: NBG0140083-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 3814 | 1987-10-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok. ± 34km N of Steinkopf, towards Umdays.

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Barcode: PRE0572086-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1362 | 1975-11-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Wildepaardehoek.

General notes: Woody, procumbent shrub with succulent stems. This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.

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Barcode: PRE0436866-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 784 | 1977-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, 1km vanaf Wallekraal.

General notes: Salty.

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Barcode: PRE0581707-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 561 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesbergpas.

General notes: Separate leaves added 20.07.1983 from a plant cultivated in Stellenbosch, dissected flowers added 06.03.1984, fruit added 15.03.1984.

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Barcode: PRE0581317-1 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 2932 | 1980-6-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, Rosyntjieberg. Northern summit.

General notes: In rock crevices.

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Barcode: PRE0572093-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1340 | 1975-11-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, Biesiesfontein, 14km from Botterfontein on road to Rietpoort.

General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.

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Barcode: NBG0177377-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 136G | 1975-11-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok. 3km before Sannagas Farm, between Wildepaardevlei and Komaggas.

General notes: At foot of granite sheet. Under shrub in shade. Flowers white.

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Barcode: NBG0115447-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 2553 | 1977-9-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Jenkinskop, western foot.

General notes: In sandy soil amongst rocks. Succulent herb, whitish flowers - not very common. ± 20cm tall.

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Barcode: PRE0453207-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, PRE 22744 | -9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, ZILVERFONTEIN

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Barcode: NBG0177380-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 2889 | 1975-9-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gamoep. Springbok, 15km towards Pofadder at roadside.

General notes: Shallow sandy clay. Namaqua Broken Veld. White flowers. Waxy, succulent stems. Rare.

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Barcode: PRE0581320-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1396 | 1982-8-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok: Silwerfontein Farm. Southern slope of granite hill.

General notes: Old remains of inflorescences rather hard and thorny.

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Barcode: PRE0581325-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 555 | 1976-5-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesberg. 8km vanaf Garies op pad na Leliefontein.

General notes: Twigs collected in field. Separate leaves added 20.7.1983 from a plant cultivated in Stellenbosch. Flower added 13.3.1984, fruit added 15.3.1984.

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Barcode: PRE0572085-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1369 | 1975-11-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Sannagas: 3 km from, on road to Wildepaardehoek.

General notes: In shelter of shrub, at edge of granite slab. This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.

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Barcode: PRE0581322-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 3019 | 1980-6-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Mountains between Sannagas and Buffelsrivier.

General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch. On quartz and granite.

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Barcode: NBG0177373-0 Collector(s) & number: van Jaarsveld, 5485 | 1980-6-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Behind Koeboes, S slope of mountain.

General notes: ± 300mm herb, succulent, stemmed.

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Barcode: PRE0581710-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1361 | 1975-11-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, Soebatsfontein: 10km from, on road to Wildepaardehoek.

General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch. Stamens red. Flowering branch prepared 23.09.1982. Flower and loose leaves added later.

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Barcode: PRE0453191-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 16503 | 1952-9-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; KAMIESBERG; 11.5 MI. NNE. OF GARIES KAMIESBERG FT. HILLS

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Barcode: PRE0572089-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1362 | 1975-11-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Wildepaardehoek. Amongst granite blocks.

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Barcode: PRE0782282-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14239 | 1948-3-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Steinkopf. 19m S.S.E. of Steinkopf.

General notes: Broken veld of rocky hills. Spreading dense, 6" succulent, shrublet. Flowers white. Frequent. Det: P.Vorster

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Barcode: PRE0527783-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 795 | 1976-12-

South Africa, Northern Cape, O'OKIEP; 5 KM. FROM OKIEP ON PRIVATE RD. FROM OCCTO CAROLUSBERG

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Barcode: PRE0521805-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 795 | 1976-12-

South Africa, Northern Cape, O'OKIEP; 5 KM. FROM OKIEP ON PRIVATE RD. FROM OCCTO CAROLUSBERG

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Barcode: NBG0201758-0 Collector(s) & number: Jones, CS, 35 | 2003-9-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, Garies side of Studer's Pass. 30°27.054' S; 18°03.495' E.

General notes: Succulent Karoo. Steep, hill slope. Sandy, rocky soil. Full sun. SE aspect. No biotic effect seen. Succulent. Dichotomous branching. Fruit and flowers absent. Plant height 0.4 m. Voucher determination by E.M.Marais, 2 October 2003. Voucher: stem section with leaves.

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Barcode: PRE0581321-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1281 | 1980-11-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok, 5km east of, on road to Pofadder.

General notes: Karoo-like broken veld with strong succulent element; on low granite hill. Branched stem succulent. This sheet prepared from a plant cultivated in Stellenbosch 22.9.1982

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Barcode: PRE0577728-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, STEU 978 | 1976-9-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesberg Pass.

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Barcode: PRE0581319-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, STEU 974 | 1976-8-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Pakhuis Pass.

General notes: This sheet prepared from a plant cultivated in Stellenbosch. Inflorescence prepared: 14.10.1982. Fruit prepared: 20.3.1984. Flowers prepared: 28.9.1983.

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Barcode: PRE0831474-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 1593 | 1991-10-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld; Tatasberg, south face. Granite dome; receives rainfall in winter.

General notes: Succulent-stemmed shrub c. 0.3 m high. Flowers small, white. Few seen.

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Barcode: NBG0151099-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 3836 | 1988-3-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. Vioolsdrif. Summit of Vandersterrberg.

General notes: Very dense branched plant with fine leaves.

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Barcode: PRE0581318-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 2763 | 1980-6-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Mountain range east of Sannagas. WIthin crevices in granite.

General notes: This sheet prepared from a plant cultivated in Stellenbosch. Inflorescence: 17.10.1983. Leaves: 20.7.1983. Flowers: 28.9.1983.

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2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Geraniaceae Snijman, DA

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 401-410

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Geraniaceae: Pelargonium L'Hér. Vorster, PJ

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

1997

BOOK

List of southern African succulent plants Smith, GF

Umdaus Press, Pretoria

1981

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Miscellaneous notes on the genus Pelargonium Van der Walt, JJA; Vorster, PJ

Bothalia 13(3 & 4)431-433

No results found for Pelargonium dasyphyllum E.Mey. ex R.Knuth

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