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rose-scent geranium

Pelargonium graveolens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain, Sweden), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Geraniales (Geraniales)
Family
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Species
Pelargonium graveolens (rose-scent geranium)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese gerânio

Similar Species in Pelargonium

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geranio malva
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Not Evaluated
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Ivyleaf geranium
Pelargonium peltatum
Not Evaluated
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rasp-leaf pelargonium
Pelargonium radens
Not Evaluated
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Rose scented geranium
Pelargonium capitatum
Not Evaluated
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Zonal geranium
Pelargonium hortorum
Not Evaluated
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Old Father Live Forever
Pelargonium cotyledonis
Critically Endangered
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Gooseberry geranium
Pelargonium grossularioides
Not Evaluated
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Scarlet geranium
Pelargonium inquinans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rose-scent geranium?
The scientific name of rose-scent geranium is Pelargonium graveolens. It belongs to the genus Pelargonium.
Where does rose-scent geranium live?
rose-scent geranium is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain, Sweden), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does rose-scent geranium belong to?
rose-scent geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) belongs to the genus Pelargonium, which is part of the taxonomic family Geraniaceae.
What kingdom does rose-scent geranium belong to?
rose-scent geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of rose-scent geranium?
The closest relatives of rose-scent geranium in the genus Pelargonium include geranio malva, Ivyleaf geranium, rasp-leaf pelargonium, Rose scented geranium, Zonal geranium.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Pelargonium — 11 Species

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geranio malva
Pelargonium odoratissimum
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Ivyleaf geranium
Pelargonium peltatum
NE 🐾
rasp-leaf pelargonium
Pelargonium radens
NE
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rose-scent geranium
Pelargonium graveolens
NE
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Rose scented geranium
Pelargonium capitatum
NE 🐾
Zonal geranium
Pelargonium hortorum
NE 🐾
Old Father Live Forever
Pelargonium cotyledonis
CR 🐾
Gooseberry geranium
Pelargonium grossularioides
NE 🐾
Scarlet geranium
Pelargonium inquinans
NE 🐾
Horseshoe geranium
Pelargonium zonale
NE 🐾
Peppermint-scented Geranium
Pelargonium tomentosum
NE
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