Pelargonium ribifolium
Currant Leaf Pelargonium
Also known as: Geraniospermum ribifolium (Jacq.) Kuntze +3 more
- Geraniospermum ribifolium (Jacq.) Kuntze
- Pelargonium populifolium Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Pelargonium schoenlandii Kunth
- Pelargonium schoenlandii R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Pelargonium ribifolium (commonly known as Currant-Leaf Pelargonium) is a shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Pelargonium genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ecuador