Pelargonium abrotanifolium (L.f.) Jacq.
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Aromatic, much-branched shrublet, 0.4-1.0 m high; branches slender, woody, glandular, covered by remains of petiole bases. Leaves: lamina grey-green, 5-17 x 5-19 mm, variable in shape, 3- or 5-segmented, each subdivided into 3 or more linear lobes with upper surfaces channelled along midrib; canescent, interspersed with many glandular hairs, pleasantly fragrant; petioles relatively long. Inflorescences unbranched, of 1-5-flowered pseudo-umbels. Petals 5, spathulate or obovate, white, pink or mauve, markings red or purple. Flowering time all year. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Retief, E; Masupa, TT. 2019. Geraniaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1079-1108. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Shrub or dwarf shrub, 0.4-1.0 m high. Stems with branches slender, glandular, woody, often covered with remains of petiole bases. Leaves petiolate; canescent; grey-green; blade roundish in outline, 5-17 x 5-19 mm, with 3 or 5 segments, each segment again being subdivided into 3 or more linear lobes, lobes channelled on upper surface along midribs; petioles up to 10 mm long. Flowers: peduncle with 1-5 flowers in a pseudo-umbel; petals 5, spathulate or obovate, 10-15 x 2-3 mm, white to pink or mauve, posterior two with red or purple markings; Jan.-Dec. From: Masupa, TT; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Geraniaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 581-590. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Erect, much-branched, twiggy shrublet, up to 500 mm tall. Leaves small, feather-like, grey-green, aromatic, blade 5-17 mm long. Flowers 1-5 per peduncle, ± 20 mm diam., petals 5, white to pink or purple, upper 2 with darker reddish markings, hypanthium ± 18 mm long, much longer than pedicel. Almost year-round. 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]

Erect, much-branched shrublet to 50 cm. Leaves small, feather-like, aromatic. Flowers 1-5, ± 20 mm diam., white to pink or purple; hypanthium ± 18 mm long, much longer 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

Relatively arid habitats, often on rocky outcrops; Upper Karoo, Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Dry Highveld Grassland, Lower Karoo. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Retief, E; Masupa, TT. 2019. Geraniaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1079-1108. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Dry Grassland; Dwarf Karroid Shrubland. Arid, rocky outcrops. From: Masupa, TT; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Geraniaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 581-590. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

On rocky outcrops. 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]

Flats. 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

Near Calvinia and Roggeveld Plateau to southern Cape to Free State. 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 E Cape and Free State. 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

January to December

Altitude

37 to 2196 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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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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Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Pelargonium abrotanifolium (L.f.) Jacq.
Synonym(s)

Pelargonium incisum (Andrews) Willd.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

129 results for Pelargonium abrotanifolium (L.f.) Jacq.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0650872-0 Collector(s) & number: Univ. Stellenbosch, 769 | 1977-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, 73 KM FROM KAROOPOORT TO SUTHERLAND PNBG NO. 23205

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572253-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1448 | 1983-11-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, c. 17km North of Graff Reinet on road to Middelburg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0754874-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6277 | 2005-12-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mountain Zebra National Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0680116-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 590 | 1985-6-28

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; EZELS KOM.; TOP OF MOUNTAIN.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0687033-0 Collector(s) & number: Marshall, AH, 190 | 1983-11-1

South Africa, Western Cape, KLEIN - SWARTBERG; LEVEL AREA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0754143-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 4082 | 2003-5-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Colesberg. Koppie behind the Police Station.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572058-0 Collector(s) & number: Fischer, G, 248 | 1979-10-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Laingsburg: Rondeberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453161-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3673 | 1962-7-28

South Africa, Western Cape, MOSSEL BAY DIV; GOURITZ RIVER; BRIDGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0995845-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 63 | 2007-9-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Nuweveldberge (behind Merweville). Farm Bankgaten 250.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0584533-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3529 | 1999-10-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Malgas at Breederivier.

General notes: Coast Renosterveld. No slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0803814-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Kirstenbosch Bot. Garden, 206/72(cult) | 1979-6-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale; Airport.

General notes: PNBG No. 24834 Cultivated in Pretoria National Botanical Garden (No.24834) from plants originally collected 1979. Det: L. Dreyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0778650-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 863 | 1990-10-19

South Africa, Western Cape, On road from Kleinbrakrivier to Gannakraal along Moordkuilrivier Valley on hillside

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0778601-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 9584 | 1990-8-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District Klein Platberg SW of town and NW of Klipbak

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453153-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 5053 | 1933-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, DOORN RIVER; 9 MI. FROM DOORN RIVER ALONG ROAD TO KLIP DRIFT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0536640-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 139 | 1978-2-14

South Africa, Cape Province, BLEAK HOUSE FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453108-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1819 | 1894-5-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN; BOWKERS KOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453115-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 14 | 1946-6-15

South Africa, Eastern Cape, MIDDELBURG DIST.; GROOTFONTEIN; AILLSIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453105-0 Collector(s) & number: Brynard, AM, 114 | 1952-9-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIV.; MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NAT.; NR. TOP OF MT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815053-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, KR 921 | 1969-11-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Cedarberg District: Plateau near Wolfberg.

General notes: Conf: L. Dreyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0574406-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, STEU 1059 | 1976-9-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Naby Riversdal langs Nasionale Pad.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453109-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 7112 | 1963-3-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIV.; MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NAT.; ON SLOPES OF BANKBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454211-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14118 | 1898-3-12

South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG DIV.; CONSTABLE; NR. CONSTABLE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452471-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2434 | 1973-7-22

South Africa, Western Cape, DE RUST; DOORNKRAAL FARM ON WATER RESERVOIR HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453110-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 7122 | 1963-3-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIV.; MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NAT.; BANKBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1484690-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB252 | 2000-12-12

South Africa, Western Cape, On the Riversdale commonage near the northen end of the municipal area. Altitude ± 260 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454212-0 Collector(s) & number: Kies, P, 253 | 1943-10-20

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH; SAMEKOMS PLATEAU

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0000050-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 221 | 1867-4-

South Africa, Western Cape, Summit of Oudeberg near Graaff Reinet.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0268682-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 10273 | 1992-11-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District: Ouhangsberg. Lower Southern slopes South East of Beacon 152 karroid scrub.

General notes: Occasional patches in open places. Flowers red striped

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453158-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, W, 437 | 1954-8-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, BEDFORD DIST.; 8.2 MI. S.OF BEDFORD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1572986-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, K99 | 1986-5-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Karoo. Kuilspoort. Molteno Pass. Roadside. Alt: 3500 ft.

General notes: SCHG1234

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1572988-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 315 | 1983-10-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West. KRNP [Karoo National Park]. Alt: 4-5000'.

General notes: SCHG5389.20

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0646587-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7401 | 1980-2-20

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; SOETMELKS RIVER; 1 KM NW OF BRIDGE ON MAIN ROAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572275-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1053 | 1979-10-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester: Natural veld in Karoo Botanic Garden.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453113-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12852 | 1926-9-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIV.; LOERIESFONTEIN; HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0782281-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 11831 | 1923-10-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam Dist. Bonnievale. Kloof above village.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453114-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 2116 | 1895-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIV.; NIEUWEVELD MTS.; SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453103-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 11231 | 1904-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572254-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1053 | 1979-10-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester: Natural veld in Karoo Botanic Garden.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454208-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 13549 | 1947-3-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET DIV.; WAPADSBERG PASS; ON SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0635329-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 8297 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, NUWEVELD MTS.; BEAUFORT WEST; MATJIESFONTEIN FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0679810-0 Collector(s) & number: Cattell, P, 203 | 1982-10-30

South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN DIST.; GAMKA MOUNTAIN RES.; SOUTH BOUNDERY. SE CORNER. LOWER SLOPES OFE-SIDE OF KLOOF. MODERATE SW SLOPE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0460307-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, W, 403 | 1954-6-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIV.; 3.5 MI. FROM GRAHAMSTOWN ON CRADOCK RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453155-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 127A | 1933-12-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, LADY GREY DIV.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454204-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, LE, 4350 | 1961-5-15

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; ALBERTINIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0695907-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1282 | 1985-10-30

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIST.; NAS. BERGKWAGGA PARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572251-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1327 | 1981-9-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Boesmansdrif Farm: c.5 km East of Bonnievale.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454210-0 Collector(s) & number: Roberts, BR, 2359 | 1963-1-23

South Africa, Free State, THABA NCHU DIST.; THABA NCHU MT.; DOLORITE RIDGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316615-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 1017 | 1975-12-16

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Steynsburg: Dolerietkoppie agter koshuise van Grootfontein Kollege.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0680006-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 832 | 1985-1-3

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; KAROO NAT. PARK.; MOUNTAIN VIEW. W SLOPE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572057-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 542 | 1976-4-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Malgas. Roadside.

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453111-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8265 | 1896-7-22

South Africa, Cape Province, KAREEBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0298357-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 1019 | 1975-12-16

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Graaff Reinet District: Naudesberg Pass; roadside.

General notes: Low compact shrub.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1497091-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 9467 | 2018-6-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nuweveldberge; summit of Aasvoelkop; Rhenoster Valley.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0846227-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 4973 | 2007-9-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Farm Agterkop.

General notes: Roggeveld Karoo. Slope: moderate. Semi-succulent leaves clustered.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0891054-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN448 | 1999-6-14

South Africa, Eastern Cape, N9 Middelburg to Graaff-Reinet. Turn right at Dwarsvlei and up onto Renosterberg.

General notes: False Upper Karoo. Base of cliffs. Dolerite. Steep slope. Well developed tap root system with lateral roots that injure red. Multiple stems, smooth grey-brown bark. Leaves blue-green, clusterd near ends. Flower white, upper petals with pink.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454203-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 8002 | 1917-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, ROBERTSON; IN MT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0574407-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1247 | 1980-9-22

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester: Karoo Botanic Garden (in natural veld).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0603808-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 462 | 1981-3-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, COLESBERG; ON KOPPIE BEHIND CARAVAN PARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453118-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Merwe, CV, 2445 | 1974-9-27

South Africa, Western Cape, VROLIJKHEID NAT. RES; RENOSTERBOS PLATO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454199-0 Collector(s) & number: Sidey, JL, 516 | 1947-3-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIV.; 22 MI. WNW CRADOCK NR. ACHTER SNEEUWBERGPOST OFFICE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454205-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 5191 | 1974-11-5

South Africa, Eastern Cape, NORTHERN KOUDEVELD; SNEEUBERG; BETW. GRAAFF REINET AND MURRAYSBURG ON SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686857-0 Collector(s) & number: Braack, AL, 2 | 1983-9-4

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; KAROO NAT. PARK; KLEINPLAAT - MIDDLE PLATEAU. SE FACING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1022085-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, MM, MIR125 | 2014-10-16

South Africa, Western Cape, On Molteno Pass at a sharp bend in the road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453156-0 Collector(s) & number: Burke, J, PRE 9109 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape,

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0606411-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 5331 | 1979-3-30

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; KORENTE RIVER DAM; FOREST ON HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0899221-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP00491 (3335) | 2001-1-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn; 30 km N of Mossel Bay.

General notes: Coastal Fynbos. Gentle slope. Fine leaves.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453163-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, P, 607 | 1969-3-21

South Africa, Eastern Cape, MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NAT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454206-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3574 | 1971-10-1

South Africa, Western Cape, TURN OFF TO HEIMANS RIVER OFF NATIONAL ROAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0813461-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 12721 | 1992-11-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bedford District: Glen Isle Farm.

General notes: Grassland. Sandstone rocks. Decumbent herb. Purple flowers. Conf. L. Dreyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454214-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1357 | 1934-5-1

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; OORLOGSPOORT; ON KOPPIE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453107-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 160 | 1974-2-1

South Africa, Western Cape, NAUDESBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0552809-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, WJ, 1677 | 1979-8-3

South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN; GAMASKLOOF RD. 20 KM. FROM TURN OFF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0751819-0 Collector(s) & number: Greuter, W, 22150 | 1989-10-22

South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN; SCHOENMANSPOORT; 1 KM N OF SCHOENMANSHOEK (24 KM N OF OUDTSHOORN) ON SLOPES OF GORGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0758094-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 907 | 2006-8-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National park. Viewpoint in Gannaga Pass, just above hairpin bend.

General notes: Well-drained to moist/damp. Slope: gentle. Fine leaves, pink flowers with magenta markings.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454201-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 12041 | 1945-11-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KAROO; BEDFORD DIST.; 10 MI.S. OF BEDFORD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0782280-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 8655 | 1938-5-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Middelburg Dist. Doornberghoek.

General notes: On dolerite koppies. Small compact, glaucous shrublets, with reddish twigs. White flowers. Locally frequent near top. Det: P Vorster

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815343-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 577 | 1983-3-27

South Africa, Western Cape, George District: Southern slopes of Paardeberg next to road through Perdekloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0777776-0 Collector(s) & number: Erens, J, 769 | 1977-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, SUTHERLAND; KAROOPOORT; 73KM BEYOND EN ROUTE TO SUTHERLAND PNBG 23205

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815468-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, CJ, 455 | 1977-12-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Prins Albert Distrik: Gamkaskloof.

General notes: Conf: L. Dreyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0775441-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 863 | 1990-10-19

South Africa, Western Cape, MOORDKUILRIVIER VAL.; ON ROAD FROM KLEINBRAKRIVIER TO GANNAKRAAL ALONG VALLEY ON HILLSIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0721347-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerbaulet, M, 23806 | 1987-12-31

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GROOTFONTEIN; HILL BEHIND AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576412-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8131 | 2001-2-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, Sprinbok area. ± 20km S of Springbok on road to Hondeklip Bay.

General notes: Rocky soil. Well-drained. Gravel. Granite pegmatite. Full sun. Gentle slope. E-aspect. Biotic effect: roadside. Fruit present. Rare. No leaves.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0995868-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 146 | 2008-3-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West region. Highlands Cape Colony Game Reserve. Farm Matjies Valie 103. Flat trampled, stony area on summit plateau of Nuweveldberge.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0716760-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 226 | 1981-10-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BARRYDALE DIST.; 11 KM EAST OF BARRYDALE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0795674-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 2273 | 1990-3-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West, on top of Nuweveldsberge plateaux, between farms Klavervlei and Rockdale, on Fraserburg road.

General notes: Det: L. Dreyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0762028-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 960 | 1990-2-15

South Africa, Free State, BETHULIE; MORESON PLAAS; AGAINST SLOPE OF STONE OVERHANG ON TOP OF SANDSTONE KOPPIE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0719457-0 Collector(s) & number: Braack, AL, 93 | 1983-10-30

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; KAROO NAT. PARK; PLATEAU ABOVE BLOU PUTS M14D

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0760779-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 407 | 2006-8-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park; 2km down the road from the top of Gannaga Pass near farm Agterkop.

General notes: Steep slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453102-0 Collector(s) & number: Baur, LR, 934 | -12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN DIV.; SHILOH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686544-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 921 | 1984-9-6

South Africa, Western Cape, ASSEGAAIBOSCHFONTEIN; AREA, ALONG ROAD BETWEEN RIVERSDALE AND HERBERTSDALE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1572987-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 832 | 1985-1-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West. KRNP [Karoo National Park]. Mount View. Alt: 5500'.

General notes: SCHG5378.9

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0663770-0 Collector(s) & number: Bengis, BK, 443 | 1984-11-2

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST; KAROO NAT. PARK; AT BLOUPUT ON SANDSTONE PLATEAU, FULL SUN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0643325-0 Collector(s) & number: Laidler, DF, 76 | 1982-7-7

South Africa, Western Cape, LITTLE KAROO; NOUKLOOF NAT. RES.; WEST OF TOP OF RIDGE ON CIRCULAR DRIVE, 1,9 KM FROM DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572252-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 1019 | 1975-12-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Graaff-Reinet: Naudesberg Pass.

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0635303-0 Collector(s) & number: Allardice, R, 1506 | 1981-6-17

South Africa, Cape Province, KARROO NAT. RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0614633-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 4915 | 1978-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; 2 KM W OF RIVERSDALE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454202-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3417 | 1962-7-15

South Africa, Western Cape, LITTLE KAROO; OUDTSHOORN DIV.; NR. ZEBRA STA.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453154-0 Collector(s) & number: Walgate, MM, 808 | 1947-9-21

South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; WATERKLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686692-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 8310 | 1983-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN WYKSDORP; DWARS IN DIE WEG; ROOIBERGPAS. STEIL NA WESTE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0754858-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6365 | 2005-12-13

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mountain Zebra National Park. Farm: Elandsfontein.

General notes: Biome: Grassland. Vegetation type: South-eastern Mountain Grassland. Flowers white with pink tinge and darker pink markings.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0897793-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10732 | 2006-10-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith District. WSW of Ladismith, ± 18 km on Buffelsdrif (R62) road at Ladismith/Barrydale/Baviaanskrans road junction.

General notes: White quartzite. No slope. Round shrublet with thick woody basal stems. Flowers cream with crimson centre.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453162-0 Collector(s) & number: Loots, M, PRE 56357 | 1964-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, SOMERSET EAST DIV.; URTON

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454200-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 756 | 1932-9-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK; KAREEBOSCH; ON SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0998172-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 23 | 2008-10-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, Farm Windhoek 112 Sutherland District. Mid-slopes of Roggeveld Escarpment.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0638123-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 226 | 1981-10-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BARRYDALE; 11 KM E OF BARRYDALE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453164-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1568 | 1971-9-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, SUTHERLAND; HOUTHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453116-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, LJ, 3541 | 1925-8-

South Africa, Northern Cape, COLESBERG; HILLSIDE ON COMMONAGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0298362-0 Collector(s) & number: Olivier, MC, 1671 | 1976-9-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Graaff Reinet District: De Nek Farm; Mr. E. McNaughton. On top of Tandjiesberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0754865-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6209 | 2005-12-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Karoo National Park. Blouputs area.

General notes: Biome: Nama Karoo. Vegetation type: Great Nama Karoo. Growing amongst boulders near rock sheets. Flowers white with pink markings. Aromatic.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0754864-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6104 | 2005-12-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Karoo National Park outside Beaufort West. Middle plateau above Klipspringer Pass west of Rooiwalle area. Beyond river course on 4X4 tracks.

General notes: Biome: Nama Karoo. Vegetation type: Great Nama Karoo. Flowers white with pink inside.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454213-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, 4462 | 1952-10-16

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; ZAMEKOMST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0646581-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7292 | 1980-1-24

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; TOLANGE FARM. ON MAIN ROAD NEAR FARM GATE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0574408-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, STEU 3072 | 1976-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, On road between Heidelberg and Vermaaklikheid, at turnoff to Duiwenhoksrivier at Dassenklip.

General notes: Coastal renosterveld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453106-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 18435 | 1955-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG DIV.; BOSLUISKLOOF PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0695688-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 315 | 1983-10-29

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; KAROO NAT. PARK; MOUNTAIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0536573-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 323 | 1978-4-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST; BLEAK HOUSE FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0673104-0 Collector(s) & number: Cattell, P, 133 | 1982-8-24

South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN DIST.; GAMKA MOUNTAIN RES.; BOSKLOOF. SLOPE OVERLOOKING BOSKLOOF.SW CORNER OF RESERVE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815342-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1050 | 1985-7-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn District: Near turnoff to Blossoms near Oudts- hoorn.

General notes: Det: P. Burger Conf: L. Dreyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453159-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 491 | 1955-10-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, MIDDELBURG DIST.; GROOTFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0296784-0 Collector(s) & number: Maggs, GL, 34 | 1986-2-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Fraserburg District: Bok se Plaas, c.60km South of Fraserburg, c. 6km East of farmhouse, road to Spitskop. On top of ridge, South of farm road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0694476-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4190 | 1986-12-4

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE AREA; JUST OUTSIDE TOWN AT TURNOFF TO VERMAAKLIK- HEIDS / BLOMBOS. AMONGST ROCKS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0454209-0 Collector(s) & number: Hoffmann, AD, 2794 | 1935-9-21

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; BOTANY GROVE; ON KOPPIE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0995853-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 252 | 2008-3-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Loxton/Beaufort West region. Nuweveldberge. Summit plateau of Tafelberg, W edge. SW of farmstead "Klavervlei". Exact locality unknown.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0453112-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8265 | 1896-7-22

South Africa, Cape Province, KAREEBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0663773-0 Collector(s) & number: Bengis, BK, 392 | 1984-10-31

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST; KAROO NAT. PARK; BULTHOUDERSBANK ON FLAT AREA ON TOP OF RIDGE WHERE SHALE AND DOLERITE MEET

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0275502-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 7438 | 2012-10-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Robertson Dist. 6 km east of McGregor, top of Strykhoogte Pass east side above road. 33°57'29.5"S 19°53'32.9"E.

General notes: Alt. 295 m. Succulent Karoo. Robertson Karoo. Hill slope. S aspect, steep slope. Rocky soil. Well-drained. Loam. Shale. Full sun. No biotic effect seen. Shrub, 0.3 m. Flowers present. Fruit absent. Petals white with purplish markings. Uncommon.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0990972-0 Collector(s) & number: Visser, N, 1 | 2016-4-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, N of Middelburg. The Glen Farm, 1 km W of the farm house.

General notes: Biogaps project site: 3125-2450

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0603812-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 409 | 1981-3-2

South Africa, Free State, 24 KM FROM HF VERWOERD DAM WALL ON ROAD TO BETHULIE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0209289-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, H, 642 | 2006-9-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Roggeveld. Soekop, Rooipunt camp. 32°04'43.3" S; 20°04'43.4" E.

General notes: Karoo vegetation. Ridge. Well-drained, red-brown, sandy, stony soil. Acock's Veld Type: 43. No biotic effect seen. W aspect. Level slope. Local, rare. Perennial, prostrate, dwarf shrub. Pink flowers. No fruit. Plant height 0.25 m. Photographed.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Geraniaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Retief, E; Masupa, TT

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1079-1108

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Geraniaceae Masupa, TT; Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 581-590

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

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

2000

1980

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Application of the name Pelargonium tabulare (Geraniaceae) Van der Walt, JJA; Vorster, PJ

Journal of South African Botany 46: 279-281

1980

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Name changes in Pelargonium (Geraniaceae) Van der Walt, JJA; Vorster, PJ

Journal of South African Botany 46: 283-292

No results found for Pelargonium abrotanifolium (L.f.) Jacq.

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