Pelargonium australe
Species of plant
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Pelargonium australe is a perennial herb that is endemic to Australia, and found in all states except the Northern Territory.[4] Common names include native storksbill, wild geranium[citation needed] and austral storksbill.[4]
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| Pelargonium australe | |
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| Flowers: Cambridge University Botanic Garden | |
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| Flowers & fruit: Palm Beach, New South Wales | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Geraniaceae |
| Genus: | Pelargonium |
| Species: | P. australe |
| Binomial name | |
| Pelargonium australe | |
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| Occurrence data from AVH | |
| Synonyms[3] | |
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Geraniospermum australe (Willd.) Kuntze | |
Description
Taxonomy
The species was first formally described in 1800 by German botanist Carl Ludwig Willdenow.[1]
Distribution and habitat
It occurs on sand dunes, coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops.[5]
Cultivation
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.[6]
- P. australe: showing the hairy leaves, stems, bracts and other hairy parts
