Pelargonium grandicalcaratum R.Knuth
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Much branched, aromatic shrub. Stems somewhat woody, erect, smooth or with margin longitudinal grooves. Leaves simple, subsucculent, pubescent; lamina obovate, entire but distal part coarsely dentate; petiole much shorter than lamina, semi-persistent; stipules membranous, caducous. Pseudo-umbels 1-5-flow-ered. Pedicel shorter and much thinner than hypanthium. Petals 5, straight and almost parallel so that flower remains partially closed, whitish or pale yellow and tinted wine-red, posterior two with feather-like wine-red markings and smaller than anterior three. Fertile stamens 7. From: Van der Walt, JJA; Albers, F; Gibby, M; Marschewskj, DE; Price, RA. 1995. A biosystematic study of Pelargonium section Ligularia: 1. A new section Subsucculentia. S. African J. Bot. 61(6): 331-338. [https://doi.org/10.1016/S0254-6299(15)30555-X] [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (1995); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]

Shrublet, up to 500 mm tall. Leaves somewhat succulent, wedge-shaped, aromatic, 10-15 mm diam. Flowers up to 5, on very short peduncles near branch tips, ± 14 mm diam., not opening widely, pedicel 2-11 mm long, petals 5, white, streaked reddish, hypanthium 5-17 mm long, swollen. Mainly Oct. 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]

Shrublet to 50 cm. Leaves somewhat succulent, wedge-shaped, aromatic, 1.0-1.5 cm diam. Flowers to 5 on very short peduncles near branch tips, ± 14 mm diam., not opening widely, white streaked reddish; hypanthium 5-17 mm long, swollen and 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

The entire distribution area receives an annual rainfall of less than 200 mm during the winter months. P. grandicalcaratum usually grows on sandy soil amongst rocks of granite or sandstone. From: Van der Walt, JJA; Albers, F; Gibby, M; Marschewskj, DE; Price, RA. 1995. A biosystematic study of Pelargonium section Ligularia: 1. A new section Subsucculentia. S. African J. Bot. 61(6): 331-338. [https://doi.org/10.1016/S0254-6299(15)30555-X] [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (1995); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]

Rocky, often granite 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]

Rocky, granitic outcrops. 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

P. grandicalcaratum occurs in the south-western part of Namibia and in a strip parallel to the west coast of the Cape Province. It is also known from a single more inland locality in the district of Montagu. From: Van der Walt, JJA; Albers, F; Gibby, M; Marschewskj, DE; Price, RA. 1995. A biosystematic study of Pelargonium section Ligularia: 1. A new section Subsucculentia. S. African J. Bot. 61(6): 331-338. [https://doi.org/10.1016/S0254-6299(15)30555-X] [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (1995); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]

Klinghardt Mountains to 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]

Namibia to Matjiesfontein. 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

October

Altitude

300 to 1006 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

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Pelargonium grandicalcaratum R.Knuth
Synonym(s)

Pelargonium squarrosum Dinter


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

46 results for Pelargonium grandicalcaratum R.Knuth

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0574405-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 781 | 1977-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, 30 km vanaf Sandkopdrif op pad na Garies.

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Barcode: PRE0572048-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 948 | 1975-12-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, In Botterkloof op helling. In skeure van sandsteen.

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Barcode: PRE0574404-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 1377 | 1977-3-17

Namibia, Namuskluft-plaas, ± oos van myn, in vallei.

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Barcode: PRE0576349-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8312 | 2001-8-4

Namibia, Lüderitz District. Diamond area No 1, South of Pomona. ± 101km from Pomona in Klinghardt Mountains.

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Barcode: PRE0515538-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 982 | 1974-10-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. PLOT 97 VOET VAN KOPPIE

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Barcode: PRE0894056-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP01100 | 2002-2-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ± 15 km SE of Cradock on road to Cookhouse at Barbers krans.

General notes: Eastern Mixed Nama Karoo. Steep slope. Leaves grey-green. Plant height: 30-50 cm.

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Barcode: PRE0524246-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, MAN, 653 | 1977-7-25

Namibia, CENTRAL KLINGHARDT M

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Barcode: NBG0201759-0 Collector(s) & number: Jones, CS, 36 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, Garies side of Studer's Pass, road to Paulshoek. 30.27.54. E; 18.03.495 E.

General notes: Succulent Karoo. Steep, hill slope. Sandy, rocky soil. Full sun. SE aspect. No biotic effect seen. Dwarf shrub. Flowers present. Fruit absent. Plant height 0.3 m. Voucher determination by E.M.Marais, 2 October 2003.

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Barcode: PRE0108956-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, 262 | 1996-9-21

Namibia, Southern Namib. Karas. Luderitz District: very rocky slope of kopje in basin of Klinghardt Mountains.

General notes: Woody perennial with succulent leaves. On midslope on moderate incline.

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Barcode: PRE0454285-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14116 | 1948-3-12

South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG; CONSTABLE

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Barcode: PRE0775613-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 9019 | 1989-9-3

Namibia, NAMIBIA; DIAMOND AREA NO 1; OBIB MOUNTAIN PEAK ON S-FACING SLOPE

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Barcode: PRE0487850-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14397 | 1976-6-14

Namibia, ROSH PINAH; SPITSKOP LU 111 FARM; 12 KM. N. VON ROSH PINAH

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Barcode: PRE0316536-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14200 | 1948-3-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp District: c 10 miles North West of Bitterfontein.

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Barcode: PRE0574403-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 1169 | 1976-6-5

Namibia, Namuskluft-plaas naby Rosh Pinah.

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Barcode: PRE0592153-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8382 | 2002-8-8

Namibia, S. of Lüderitz. Diamond area no.1. Western foothills of Aurus Mountains.

General notes: Gentle slope. Upright, ± 40 - 60 cm tall, much-branched with woody stems. Flowers light yellow with orange nectar guides. Leaves highly aromatic.

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Barcode: PRE0572050-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 2738 | 1980-6-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, Wildepaardehoek Pass.

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Barcode: PRE0572047-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1385 | 1975-11-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, 29km vanaf Springbok in Spektakelpas.

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Barcode: PRE1002132-0 Collector(s) & number: Powrie, LW, 642 | 1988-3-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Toringskop. On Loeriesfontein road 18 km from Calvinia.

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Barcode: PRE0487849-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14343 | 1976-6-13

Namibia, NAMUSKLUFT LU 88 FAR; ON RD. TO KOKERBOOMKLOOF

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Barcode: PRE0108976-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, 365 | 1996-9-28

Namibia, Southern Namib. Luderitz District: Aurusberge below saddle, overlooking Roter Kamm.

General notes: Perennial, woody, low shrublet, common but localised, with ascending stem habit and small succulent leaves. On moderate midslope. Flowers are pale yellow with red-brown stripes. Tube red-brown.

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Barcode: PRE1000290-0 Collector(s) & number: Powrie, LW, LWP 642 | 1988-3-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Toringskop District. On Loeriesfontein road 18 km from Calvinia.

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Barcode: PRE0993646-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, CM2075 | 2002-8-30

Namibia, Karas, Campsite before Heioab.

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Barcode: PRE0866841-0 Collector(s) & number: Loots, S, SL154 | 2002-9-2

Namibia, Karas, Campsite at Mount Docter.

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Barcode: PRE0108983-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 28493 | 1972-9-17

Namibia, Luderitz-South District: 9km North of Rosh Pinah; (LUS 128), at Schwarzkalkberghang amongst rocks.

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Barcode: PRE0556698-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 4686 | 1978-10-16

Namibia, KLINGHARDT MTS.; HOCHSTER

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Barcode: PRE0686567-0 Collector(s) & number: Laidler, DF, 425 | 1982-11-10

South Africa, Western Cape, LITTLE KAROO; OCKERTSKRAAL FARM; 20 M N OF ROAD, 200 M FROM GATE BETWEEN ROODEVLAKTE AND OCKERTSKRAAL FARMS.

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Barcode: PRE0203935-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 2642 | 1968-10-

Namibia, Vinalsdrif: Hunsberg foothills, 14.2km North West of the confluence of Fish and Orange Rivers.

General notes: Garden No. 13440. Photo date: 22.2.1974.

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Barcode: NBG0168826-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 5868 | 1995-12-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Oranjemund. Namaqualand. Richtersveld. Richt. Nat. Park. 10km E of Sendelingsdrif.

General notes: Nana Karoo. Granitic. Well-drained. Rock crack. Full sun. Aspect SW. Slope gentle. Undisturbed.

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Barcode: PRE0991201-0 Collector(s) & number: Bartsch, S, SB1437 | 2003-9-7

Namibia, Karas, Diamond Area 1, Buschmannberg.

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Barcode: PRE0764797-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 10129 | 2001-8-6

Namibia, Luderitz District. Diamond Area No. 1. Inselberg of Klinghardt Mountain Range.

General notes: Slope: moderate. Schist rocks. Gnarled, much-branched, forming rounded bushes. Flowers terminal, white with orange stamens.

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Barcode: PRE0572049-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 554 | 1976-5-30

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

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Barcode: PRE0879426-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, C.A., CM2168 | 2002-9-3

Namibia, Karas, Rocky koppie, north - eastern Klinghardts.

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Barcode: PRE0589154-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 3894 | 1999-10-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namakwaland. Springbok. Goegap Nature Reserve. At guesthouse.

General notes: Gravel.

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Barcode: NBG0200078-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 3269 | 2001-7-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Springbok. Melkboschkuil 132, Top of quartzite ridge N of Springbok, Pofadder road NW of Carolusberg (where powerline runs).

General notes: Namaqualand Mountain Succulent Karoo. Well-drained, sandy loam, rocky soil. Summit. Quartzite. Full sun. Moderate slope. Occasional. Plant 1m, rounded woody leaf decidiuous shrub, perennial. Phenology: leaf and flower. Red flowers.

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Barcode: PRE0764798-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 10161 | 2001-8-7

Namibia, Diamond Area No. 1. Inselberg beacon 992 at end of Uguchab River.

General notes: Slope: moderate. Much-branched, gnarled. Flowers yellow with maroon markings.

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Observation records

Date: 12/4/2018 3:26:00 PM

Northern Cape

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Date: 8/20/2021 4:19:00 PM

Northern Cape

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Date: 9/29/2021 5:05:00 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 6/2/2022 12:31:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 8/11/2022 12:55:56 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 12/15/2016 5:32:00 PM

Northern Cape

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Date: 4/16/2016 3:14:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 6/16/2012 3:44:00 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/26/2023 10:09:00 AM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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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

1966

BOOK

Prodromus: einer flora von Südwestafrika, Vol. 64 Friedrich-Holzhammer, M

J. Cramer, Lehre

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Status

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NE

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