| Pelargonium rodneyanum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Geraniaceae |
| Genus: | Pelargonium |
| Species: | P. rodneyanum |
| Binomial name | |
| Pelargonium rodneyanum Lindl.[1] |
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Pelargonium rodneyanum, commonly known as Magenta Storksbill, is a perennial herb species that is endemic to Australia. It grows to 40 cm high and has has leaves with 5 to 7 shallow lobes.[2] Dark pink flowers appear between October and February in the species native range.[3]
The species was first formally described in 1838 by English botanist John Lindley in the second volume of Thomas Mitchell's Three Expeditions into the interior of Eastern Australia.[1]
It occurs on rocky slopes in forested areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.[2]
In cultivation, the species prefers a sunny position with good drainage. It tolerates a variety of soil conditions as well as periods of dryness and frost. It is suited to rockeries and can be grown in containers.[4]