Genus Pelargonium
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Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and Antarctic, the genus Pelargonium, a member of the Geraniaceae family, is a large group comprising 334 taxa. Members of this group are primarily associated with subtropical and desert or dry shrubland environments. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 334 taxa (292 base species, 42 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (326), Australasia (8), Temperate Asia (5)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (247), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (72), Seasonally Dry Tropical (8)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (162), Herbaceous Perennials (119), Succulents (23), Annuals & Biennials (9)
334 taxa found