A new species of Pelargonium with notes on its ecology and pollination biology

Abstract

A new species of Pelargonium L’Hérit. (Geraniaceae) of the section Campylia (Sweet) DC. is described. A plate of illustrations and a distribution map are provided for the species and the ecology and pollination of the species are also briefly discussed. Pelargonium ocellatum J.J.A. v.d. Walt is closely related to P. capillare (Cav.) Willd. and P. tricolor Curt. and is characterized by dark warty areas on the posterior petals. A key to distinguish the three species is provided. ’n Nuwe spesie van Pelargonium L’Hérit. (Geraniaceae) van die seksie Campylia (Sweet) DC. word beskryf. Illustrasies en ’n verspreidingskaart van die spesie word voorsien en die ekologie en bestuiwing van die spesie word ook kortliks bespreek. Pelargonium ocellatum J.J.A. v.d. Walt is naverwant aan P. capillare (Cav.) Willd. en P. tricolor Curt. en dit word gekenmerk deur donker vratagtige kolle op die agterste kroonblare. ’n Sleutel om tussen die drie spesies te onderskei, word voorsien.