Pelargonium capitatum
Rose Geranium, Rose Scented Geranium
Other regional names: Rose Scent Geranium +1 more
- Rose Scent Geranium
- Rose Scent Pelargonium
Also known as: Geraniospermum capitatum (L.) Kuntze +5 more
- Geraniospermum capitatum (L.) Kuntze
- Geraniospermum clavatum (L'Hér. ex DC.) Kuntze
- Geranium capitatum L.
- Geranium rosa DC.
- Hoarea capitata (L.) Sweet
- Pelargonium capitatum (L.) Aiton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Pelargonium capitatum (commonly known as Rose Geranium or Rose Scented Geranium) is a shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal
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)
Bermuda, California, Canary Is., Tasmania, Tristan da Cunha