Pelargonium graveolens
Rose Geranium, Rose Scent Geranium
Other regional names: Sweet Scented Geranium
- Sweet Scented Geranium
Also known as: ? terebintaceum Cav. +9 more
- ? terebintaceum Cav.
- Geraniospermum terebintaceum (Cav.) Kuntze
- Geranium graveolens (L'Hér. ex Aiton) Thunb.
- Hoarea intermixta Sweet
- Pelargonium asperum Ehrh. ex Spreng.
- Pelargonium intermedium Kunth
- Pelargonium intermedium R.Knuth
- Pelargonium terebintaceum (Cav.) Harv. & Sond.
- Pelargonium terebinthinaceum (Cav.) Desf.
- Pelargonium terebinthinaceum Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Pelargonium graveolens (commonly known as Rose Geranium or Rose-Scent Geranium) is a shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Pelargonium is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Corse, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Sicilia