Biosystematic study of Pelargonium section Ligularia: 4. The section Ligularia sensu stricto

The macromorphology, palynology, karyology, cpDNA trnL-F sequences and phenolic components of P appendiculatum (L f) Willd., P crassipes Harv., P fulgidum (L) L’ Herit, P. hirtum (Burm f) Jacq, P. hystrix Harv., P oreophilum Schltr., P pulchellum Sims, P sericifolium J.J.A v.d. Walt, P.stipulaceum (L f.) Willd and P. torulosum E M Marais were studied It is concluded that these 10 species are related and that they should be grouped in a single section