PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GERANIALES / GERANIACEAE / PELARGONIUM / PULCHELLUM
Plant a sparsely-branched perennial herb with a fleshy semi-procumbent stem about 10 mm thick. Leaves alternate, arranged in a compact rosette; petiole hairy, 1.5-11(3.4) cm long, 3-4 mm thick with 2 basal stipules, these 1-5(1.8) cm long and 0.3-1.2(0.6) cm wide, lanceolate, acute, entire to sometimes strongly dentate, sparsely hairy, decurrent along stem, nervature indistinct; lamina ovate, deeply lobed, apices of lobes acute, hairy, nerves prominent abaxially but immersed adaxially, 3.5-15(7) cm long and 1.6-9(3.5) cm wide. Inflorescence a simple umbel with up to 14 flowers, basally subtended by as many bracts as flowers; bracts longitudinally split in 2 lanceolate halves up to 12 mm long and 2.5 mm wide, hairy; peduncle axillary, branched, hairy, stipules and bracts as in vegetative parts but smaller, peduncle 4 mm in diameter at the base and up to 2 mm at the apex. Flowers zygomorphic, up to 14, pedicels with articulation-like swelling near base, hairy, up to 5 cm long and 1.5 mm thick. Sepals 5, the lower 4 fused, the upper free with a nectary on the inside, hairy. Petals 5, free, the upper 2 tapering towards the base, 19 mm long and 5 mm wide, white or with pale pink blotch near base; lower 3 spatulate, 10-11 mm long and 4 mm wide, white with bright red marking in middle which is some- times connected to the base by thin lines. Androecium 10, basal 2 mm fused into staminal column; staminodia 3, filiform, 3.5 mm long; fertile stamens 7, unequal, wedge-shaped, upper stamen nearly conical as result of broad base, lengths vary from 3 to 7 mm, white; anthers 1.8 mm long, bright pink. Ovary superior, 5-locular, ovate to oval, 5 mm long and 1.5-2 mm in diameter, bright green with erect white hair; style filiform, glabrous, 4-5 mm long, bright pink; stigma pentamerous, bright red; fruit not seen. From: Vorster, PJ; Merwe, AH. 1973. Pelargonium pulchellum Sims. Fl. Pl. Africa 42: t.1669 [CC BY]
Small subshrub, up to 500 mm tall, stem contracted, succulent to ± woody with age, covered with persistent large stipules fused to petiole. Leaves with oblong-ovate, pinnate blade, 30-150 mm long, coarsely hairy. Flowers in few terminal clusters on a branched peduncle, 15-64 cm each, ± 30 mm diam., pedicel 2-9 mm long, petals 5, white, lower 3 with red markings, hypanthium 25-50 mm long. 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]
Pelargonium pulchellum falls in Knuth's section Ligularia which is distinguished by the combination of seven fertile stamens and the two upper petals which taper towards their bases. Within this section, P. pulchellum can be recognized as being the only species of which the stipules are adnate to the stem, the stem is short and fleshy and the flowers are white with red markings. The contracted stem and deeply lobed leaves indicate that it is a relatively specialized species which is adapted to harsh environmental conditions. In his original description Sims stated that only five stamens are fertile, but this is incorrect. In the sketch of the staminal column it can be seen that two of the fertile stamens are very short; when these have lost their anthers they can easily be mistaken for staminodes. From: Vorster, PJ; Merwe, AH. 1973. Pelargonium pulchellum Sims. Fl. Pl. Africa 42: t.1669 [CC BY]
On 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]
Bitterfontein. From: Vorster, PJ; Merwe, AH. 1973. Pelargonium pulchellum Sims. Fl. Pl. Africa 42: t.1669 [CC BY]
Near Steinkopf to near Nuwerus. 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]
92 to 1350 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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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Names and Sources
Published in: Bot. Mag. 15: t. 524 (1801)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Geraniales
FAMILY Geraniaceae
GENUS Pelargonium
SPECIES pulchellum
53 results for Pelargonium pulchellum Sims
Year
Barcode: PRE0643320-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 2306 | 1977-9-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, SPEKTAKEL PASS; 27 KM WEST OF SPRINGBOK ON SOUTH FACING SLOPE, NORTH SIDE OF ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572238-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1351 | 1975-11-25
South Africa, Northern Cape, Killian Pass. Slope of granite hill.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0694893-0 Collector(s) & number: Evrard, CM, 8865 | 1980-9-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; MESSELPAD KM I0
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452600-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 11008 | 1897-8-30
South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; NIEUWE RUST; HILLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0150202-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 5342 | --
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape. Springbok. Ratelpoort.
General notes: Ex hort. 15 September 1989.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0817569-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 11971 | 1991-9-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif District: Top of Cornellsberg.
General notes: Renosterveld. Geophyte. White flowers. Conf. L. Dreyer Ex Kirstenbosch, NBG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452608-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 2154 | 1930-9-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; KAMIESKROON; GRANIT HILL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0848106-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9448 | 2009-8-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Messelpad, ca. 1 km SSW from "Die Stasie" (old historic prison). 29°54'14.0" S 17°39'26.2" E.
General notes: Namaqualand Hardeveld Bioregion. Vegetation type: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland. Moderate slope. Flowers white with lower 3 petals with pink spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452604-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 1017 | 1970-9-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK; SANDHOOGTE; TOP OF SANDHOOGTE 10 MI. FROM SPRINGBOK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0099693-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 1386 | 1947-9-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: Near Garies.
General notes: Dry rocky and sandy desert country, no permanent streams; very low rainfall. Basal stems woody, corn-like nodules around base of plant; flower white except for 3 petals with one red spot in each.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0880793-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16246 | 2021-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Farm: Nigramoep 136. 29.558333°S 17.583611°E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452606-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 391 | 1967-8-26
South Africa, Western Cape, BITTERFONTEIN; 5.6 MI. FROM BITTERFONTEIN TO POFADDER C.1 MI. OFF RD. KLOOF IN WHEATFIELD DRY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452607-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14953 | 1948-9-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; GARIES; 9 MI. NNW. OF GARIES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0459227-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3523 | 1971-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, GARIES; STUDERS PASS; NE. OF GARIES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452599-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, M, 124 | 1898-8-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; STEINKOPF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0848096-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9429 | 2009-8-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Farm: Keerom, 4x4 track ca. 4.4 km SW of Kykokeis homestead. 29°59'53.9" S 17°36'46.1" E.
General notes: Namaqualand Hardeveld Bioregion. Vegetation type: Namaqualand Heuweltjieveld. Greyish leaves. Petals white with red central spots. Aromatic. [Conf. E. Retief & T. Masupa 2/10/2009]
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0578834-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 1399 | 1982-8-31
South Africa, Northern Cape, Steinkopf: Klipfontein.
General notes: Subshrub. Petals white with red markings. Uncommon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0574398-0 Collector(s) & number: Dobay, I, STEU 770 | 1976-3-31
South Africa, Northern Cape, Studer's Pass.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0220331-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 9712 | 1993-9-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok District: Near the top of Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Growing on granitic soils with coarse texture, now dry and hard. Only on South-facing slopes. Flowers white, lower tepals with pink marks near the base.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0490276-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 1402 | 1976-8-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, WILDEPAARDEHOEK PASS; BUFFELSRIVIER; BOTTOM OF PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0099712-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14953 | 1948-9-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: 9 miles North North West of Garies. On ledges.
General notes: Namaqualand Broken Veld of granite hills. Decumbent. Flowers white with purple marks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0581672-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 954 | 1978-10-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Underneath other plants, against rocks. Subshrub. Petals with red markings.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452609-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 1386 | 1947-9-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; GARIES; NR. GARIES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0436857-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14998 | 1948-9-25
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: 13.5 miles North North West of Garies.
General notes: Namaqualand Broken veld of granite hills. Creeping. Flowers with red marks on 3 lower petals.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572070-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, 71 | 1976-9-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Spektakelpas.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0436771-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12495 | --
South Africa, Northern Cape, Little Namaqualand: Garies.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572061-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, PRE 62693 | 1976-5-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Studer's Pass near Eselsfontein.
General notes: This sheet prepared from a plant cultivated in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452605-0 Collector(s) & number: Admiraal, J, 1113 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, BITTERFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0760850-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9466 | 2002-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District; ± 5 km on Soebatsfontein road.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Granite dome. Gentle slope. Height: ± 15-20 cm, with inflorescence ± 40 cm. Dull green leaves with large stipules at base. Flowers white with crimson spots in centre.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0428172-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 23642 | 1954-10-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: Kamieskroon. Rocky hillside.
General notes: Petals with violet-purple spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452603-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 4215 | 1969-9-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK DIST.; KLIPRAND; BOONSTEVLEI NR. KLIPRAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572064-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 4225 | 1979-8-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Anenous Pass, Southern slope. Amongst rocks.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572236-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 2784 | 1980-6-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sannagas.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0574399-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 2981 | 1980-6-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Besondermeid, 2km South of Steinkopf.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572060-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, PRE 62692 | 1977-9-
South Africa, Northern Cape, Spektakelberg Pass.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572063-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, IM, PRE 62695 | --
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesberg: eastern slope below Blouberg.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572235-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, IM, STEU 499 | 1975-8-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Studer's Pass: South Western slope of Rooiberg.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0213656-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 12840 | 2006-9-16
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesberg. Summit of the Langberg SW of farm house. 30°42'54"S: 019°00'21"E.
General notes: Dolerite rocks. Flowers white with red markings. Very local. 30.42.90 S, 19.00.35 E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0650587-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6483 | 1983-8-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAKWALAND; SPEKTAKELBERG; NARIESPLAAS, TUSSEN KLEINSEE EN SPRINGBOK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0574397-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1375 | 1975-11-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sannagas: 3km from Sannagas.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572237-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 2759 | 1980-6-3
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sannagas.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0452610-0 Collector(s) & number: Leipoldt, CL, 3802 | 1941-9-
South Africa, Northern Cape, LITTLE NAMAQUALAND; KAMIESKROON; KLOOF NR. KHAMIESKROON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572062-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, PRE 62694 | 1976-9-3
South Africa, Northern Cape, Wallekraal.
General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant grown in Stellenbosch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Geraniaceae Snijman, DAIn: 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
2000
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Biosystematic study of Pelargonium section Ligularia: 4. The section Ligularia sensu stricto Albers, F; Gibby, M; Van der Merwe, AM; Marais, EMSouth African Journal of Botany 66(1)31-43
1973
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Pelargonium pulchellum Sims Vorster, PJ; Merwe, AHFlowering Plants of Africa 42: , t.1669
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