Three new species of Pelargonium, section Hoarea (Geraniaceae) from the Western Cape Province, South Africa
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Pelargonium auriculipetalum, P. leucopetalum, and P. tortandrum are described as new species. All three species are deciduous geophytes with turnip-shaped tubers belonging to section Hoarea. They differ with regard to flower colour, flower and leaf structure, and all of them occur in the winter rainfall area along the west coast of southern Africa. All three species are illustrated and distribution maps are provided for the species.
Source: Phytotaxa
Author: ELIZABETH M. MARAIS
Institution: Stellenbosch University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4404894698