Pelargonium spinosum
Thorny Pelargonium
Also known as: Geraniospermum spinosum (Willd.) Kuntze +1 more
- Geraniospermum spinosum (Willd.) Kuntze
- Geranium pungens Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Pelargonium spinosum (commonly known as Thorny Pelargonium) is a shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Pelargonium genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Namibia