Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: taaiblaarmalva, sticky-leaf pelargonium, Pheasant's foot geranium

Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium)

Synonym: Pelargonium erectum

Distribution: Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo

Habitat: near watercourses on sandstone slopes

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Shrub / sub-shrub

Comments: This is a much-branched woody shrub with sticky leaves which have a distinct balm-like scent. It has an interesting disjunct distribution, being widespread from the Western to Eastern Cape, but also occurring on the Soutpansberg in Limpopo. It is possible that its distribution was more continuous in the past.