Pelargonium fulgidum (L.) L'Her.
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Succulent-stemmed shrublet, up to 400 mm tall. Leaves pinnatifid, densely silky hairy, up to 100 x 70 mm, stipules large and broad. Flowers in few clusters on branched peduncles, 4-9 in each, subsessile, 15-20 mm diam., petals 5, red, hypanthium 20-40 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]

Succulent-stemmed shrublet to 40 cm. Leaves pinnatifid, densely silky hairy, to 10 x 7 cm, stipules large and broad. Flowers 4-9, 15-20 mm diam., red, subsessile; hypanthium 20-40 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

Rocky outcrops, mostly coastal. 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]

Distribution

Boegoeberg to Yzerfontein. 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]

Flowering time

June to November

Altitude

15 to 183 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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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Pelargonium fulgidum (L.) L'Her.
Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SPECIES fulgidum

70 results for Pelargonium fulgidum (L.) L'Her.

Specimen records

Barcode: NBG1488768-0 Collector(s) & number: Powell, RF, 315 | 2017-7-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, 28°55'52"S 16°46'49"E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0737168-0 Collector(s) & number: Jurgens, N, 22629 | 1987-9-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; BOEGOE-TWIN SUD; ROCKY S-SLOPE NR. TOP, ON FISSURES IN ROCK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0899111-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10533 | 2006-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredendal District. Hills S of Papendorp above lagoon.

General notes: Strandveld. Conglomerate. Moderate slope. Grazed by goats. Plant height: ± 60-70 cm. Upright with succulent thick basal stem. Flowers bright red, visited by sunbirds.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452148-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 2546 | 1926-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, DARLING; YSTERFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0848130-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9552 | 2009-8-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Hondeklip Bay, ca. 2.5 km NE of town. 30°18'01.5" S 17°17'32.1" E

General notes: Namaqualand Sandveld Bioregion. Vegetation type: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0760767-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 339 | 2006-7-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand; ±3 km North of Koringkorrelbaai, along the coast on rocks near the sea.

General notes: Found on rocks near the sea.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0899112-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10526 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredendal District. S of Lutzville. Open ground NW of Papendorp turn.

General notes: Quartzite deposits. Sometimes grazed by goats. Gentle slope. Strandveld. Plant height: 60-90 cm. Basal stems thick, succulent leaves glaucous green. Flowers bright red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452187-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1853 | 1937-7-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; GROOTDERM TO PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0249493-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 2060 | 1956-8-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Hopefield District: Saldanha; summit of koppie.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316581-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 772(cult) | 1977-7-3

South Africa, Western Cape, 7km South-East of Landplaas.

General notes: Prostrate subshrub. This specimen prepared from a plant grown at Stellenbosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0878004-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16426 | 2021-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenburg District. Jacobsbaai. Farm: Jacobsbaai 109. 32°58'24.9"S 17°53'28.2"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0762088-0 Collector(s) & number: Foley, WJ, NH 20145 | 1928-10-31

South Africa, Western Cape, SALDANHA BAY; IRWIN & JOHNSON'S WHALING STATION

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0519076-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 3877 | 1983-11-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Hondeklipbaai. Swartlintjiesrivier. Langs rivier.

General notes: Sukkulente karoo. Klipskeur. Vlak sand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316582-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, STEU 1507 | 1977-9-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Koelfontein; On granite hill, against rock.

General notes: This sheet prepared from a plant cultivated at Stellenbosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0720198-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 2650 | 1987-9-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HOLGAT RIVER; N OF PORT NOLLOTH, NR. MAIN RD. C. 4 KM FROM THE SEA. AMONGST BOULDERS ABOVE RIV

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452181-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, PRE 10852 | 1929-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; BETW. PORT NOLLOTH AND HOLLGAT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316624-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 772(cult) | 1977-7-3

South Africa, Western Cape, 7km South-East of Landplaas.

General notes: Prostrate subshrub. This specimen prepared from a plant grown at Stellenbosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0663673-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 9381 | 1981-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEVLEIBERGE; NEAR LEIPOLDTVILLE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0777774-0 Collector(s) & number: Erens, J, 652 | 1977-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, KILLIANS PASS; PNBG 23120

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0720326-0 Collector(s) & number: Perold, SM, 1643 | 1987-9-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, NARIEP; 9 KM WEST OF NARIEP. FARM ROODEHEUWEL

General notes: Flowers red. Rare.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0714804-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4798 | 1987-9-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, NW CAPE; HOLGAT RIVER; 35 KM FROM PORT NOLLOTH TO ALEXANDER BAY ON RD., STEEP ROCKY SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316541-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, 82 | 1976-9-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Klawer District: Heerenlogementberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0428162-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, 80 | 1976-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Strandfontein

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0898913-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 242 | 2006-7-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. 2 km from Klipheuwel towards the sea.

General notes: Namaqualand coastal veld. Baserock. No slope. Collected on the sea shore.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0148592-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 242 | 2006-7-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. 2 km from Klipheuwel towards the sea.

General notes: Namaqualand coastal veld. Baserock. No slope. Collected on the sea shore.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0752745-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9054 | 2002-6-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenburg District. Between Brittanica and Saldanha Bay.

General notes: Coastal Strandveld. Moderate slope. Leaves glaucous with golden hairs on both surfaces. Flowers bright red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0555941-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2392 | 1973-10-18

South Africa, Western Cape, 3 KM. VAN ELANDSBAAI-LEIPOLDTVILLE PAD OP AFDRAAIPAD NA LAMBERSTBAAI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0387651-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 596 (cult | 1976-7-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Near Leipoldtville.

General notes: Subshrub,scandent over bushes. This sheet prepared from a plant cultivated at Stellenbosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0803064-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 2123 | 1992-9-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp/Vredendal: Brandsebaai. Proposed mining area (for heavy minerals) of Anglo American Corporation: Strandveld of West Coast.

General notes: Det: L. Dreyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214891-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, M, STEU 10852 | 1929-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: Between Port Nolloth and Holgat.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452186-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 281 | 1928-9-6

South Africa, Western Cape, SALDANHA BAY; HILLS N. OF SALDANHA BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316595-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8056 | 1896-7-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, Dorn River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452142-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 4043 | 1905-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; DARLING; YSTERFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0439717-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, EM, STEU 482(cult) | 1975-8-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Ysterfontein, near sea.

General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant cultivated at Stellenbosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0626699-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 742 | 1981-9-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, ALEXANDER BAY; BUCHU TWINS, S BUCHU TWIN STATE ALLUVIAL DIGGINGS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452188-0 Collector(s) & number: Roberts, TRV 17660 | 1917-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, LAMBERTS BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0752503-0 Collector(s) & number: Mothogoane, MS, 550 | 2005-8-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. West Coast Kawass,100 m from the sea shore.

General notes: Sea sand. Slope: none. Bright red flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0210348-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 4906 | 2007-9-6

South Africa, Western Cape, 10 km SE of Nuwerus, Oorkraal 114. 31°14'32.8" S; 18°25'38.4" E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Ridge. Well-drained, rocky soil. Baserock. Quarzite. Full sun. Gentle slope. W aspect. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Succulent stem. Flowers red. Sprawling. Plant height 0.4 m. Localised, uncommon.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452147-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 12632 | 1905-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, SALDANHA BAY; HOEDJIES BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0898914-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 348 | 2006-8-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Sarrisam along the Bitterrivier.

General notes: Det. note: [Flowers needed for identification.]

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0777823-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 1164 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; TO WEST OF TOWN PNBG 8301

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686666-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 145 | 1984-9-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPOEG RIVER; N FACING BANK OF SPOEG RIVER. C 5 KM FROM COAST. BASE OF BANK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0620494-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2935 | 1981-10-6

South Africa, Western Cape, SALDANHA; GRANITE KOPPIE JUST OUTSIDE SALDANHA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0996600-0 Collector(s) & number: Hankey, AJ, 3644 | 2015-7-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, Port Nolloth. Vyvtien Myl se Berg. Kloof on eastern side of mountain. Precision: 11-100 m.

General notes: N Cape DENC Permit Number: FLORA 076/2014

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0694775-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2392 | 1973-10-17

South Africa, Western Cape, RD. TO LAMBERTSBAY, 3 KM FROM TURNOFF FROMRD. BETWEEN ELANDS BAY AND LEIPOLDTVILLE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452135-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14515 | 1948-6-26

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; YZERFONTEIN; BEHIND YZERFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452185-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 1387 | 1947-9-27

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; GARIES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0851679-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1258 | 2007-8-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. De Beers Mining Area, rocky plates on turn-off to camping site.

General notes: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Slope: none. Outcrop on coastal plain. Bright red flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576006-0 Collector(s) & number: Fujiwara, K, 85 (STEU 1151) | 1976-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Vensterklip, Verlorenvlei.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0201817-0 Collector(s) & number: Jones, CS, 74 | 2003-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, R315, near Tienie Versveld. 33°20.042' S; 18°16.394' E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Depression. Sandy soil. Full sun. No biotic effect seen. Dwarf shrub. Flowers present. Fruit absent. Plant height 0.1 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0620507-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 173 | 1978-8-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, ALEXANDER BAY; BOEGOEBERG SOUTH; STATE GROUND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452149-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 188 | 1967-6-14

South Africa, Western Cape, ST. HELENA BAY; 0.9 MI. FROM ST. HELENA BAY TO SLIPPER BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0250234-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 449 | 1975-9-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town District: Yzerfontein; Sandveld near sea.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0257603-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 11490 | 1930-9-27

South Africa, Western Cape, Saldanha Bay; amongst rocks on hill tops.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0441119-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, STEU 1026 | 1976-7-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Naby Leipoldtville.

General notes: Half struik rank oor bosse.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452141-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 10181 | 1921-7-18

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; SALDANHA BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0696370-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 9557 | 1975-8-26

South Africa, Western Cape, PAPENDORP AREA; 3 KM W OF PAPENDORP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316540-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, 6 | 1988-8-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp District: 26km from Klawer on road to Clanwilliam, past Doorn River Bridge.

General notes: Grows in mesems.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452134-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 105 | 1968-6-26

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; DOORN BAY; 7 MI. FROM DOORNBAAI ALONG RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452152-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8051 | 1896-7-7

South Africa, Western Cape, WESTERN REGION; DOORN RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452137-0 Collector(s) & number: Werdermann, E, 551 | 1958-10-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HOLGAT RIVER; N. OF PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0452179-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 449 | 1883-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, LITTLE NAMAQUALAND; OOGHRABIES POORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0355678-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, DA, 80(cult) | 1976-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Strandfontein.

General notes: This specimen prepared from a plant cultivated at Stellenbosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0461880-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 2775 | 1975-8-13

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; LANGEBAAN; SCHRYWERSHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0316539-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, 5 | 1988-8-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp District: 15km from Lutzville on road to Strandfontein.

General notes: Grows in Mesem- or Zygophyllum bushes. Some plants flowering.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0226606-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, STEU 427(cult) | 1975-3-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, 27km East of Port Nolloth on road to Steinkopf. On hill.

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0319620-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, 764 | 1977-9-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, 11km vanaf Vredendal op pad na Lutzville. Teen Westelike hang van koppie.

General notes: Flowering.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0897795-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10560(b) | 2006-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District. ± 13 km SE of Doringbaai.

General notes: No slope. Palnt height: ± 60-90 cm. Upright with thick basal stems. Flowers bright red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0666919-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 2551 | 1980-7-19

South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENBURG; STOMPNEUSBAAI; TUSSEN REUSE GRANITEROTSBLOKKE OP RANT BOKANT DORP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0357384-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 1349(cult) | 1975-11-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, Killian's Pass. On summit of granite hill.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

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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

1965

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Pelargonium fulgidum (L.) Ait. Dyer, RA; Letty, CL

Flowering Plants of Africa 37: , t.1475

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