The taxonomic position of Pelargonium appendiculatum (Geraniaceae)
Date
1999
Authors
Marais E.M.
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Pelargonium appendiculatum (L.f.) Willd., a deciduous geophyte with tuberous roots covered with peeling tunics was, on account of morphological attributes, previously placed in section Hoarea (Sweet) DC., but DNA analysis revealed a closer linkage between P. appendiculatum and P. hirtum (Burm. f.) Jacq., P. torulosum E.M. Marais and P. siipulaceum (L.f.) Willd. The latter three species belong to section Ligularia (Sweet) Harv. s. str. A detailed comparison between the morphological characters of P. appendiculatum and those of the species of section Ligularia s. str. was made. Similarities in floral morphology confirm the closer relationship of P. appendiculatum with the species of section Ligularia and it should thus be transferred to this section.
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Pelargonium appendiculatum, Pelargonium hirtum, Pelargonium torulosum
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South African Journal of Botany
65
06-May
65
06-May