Pelargonium australe
| Pelargonium australe | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Geraniaceae |
| Genus: | Pelargonium |
| Species: | P. australe
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| Pelargonium australe | |
Pelargonium australe is a perennial herb that is endemic to Australia. Common names include native storksbill, wild geranium and austral storksbill. The species grows to 50 cm high and has leaves with 5 to 7 lobes.[2] Umbels of 4 to 12 flowers appear between October and March in the species native range. These are pink with darker markings.[2]
The species was first formally described in 1800 by German botanist Carl Ludwig Willdenow .[1]
It occurs on sand dunes, coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops.[2]
In cultivation, the species prefers a sunny or lightly shaded position and is adaptable to a wide range of soil types. It is readily propagated by cuttings.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Pelargonium australe". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ a b c "Pelargonium australe". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Pelargonium australe". Australian Native Plants Society (Australia). Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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External links
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