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Scarlet geranium

Pelargonium inquinans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Geraniales (Geraniales)
Family
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Species
Pelargonium inquinans (Scarlet geranium)

Similar Species in Pelargonium

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apple geranium
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Not Evaluated
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Gooseberry geranium
Pelargonium grossularioides
Not Evaluated
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Horseshoe geranium
Pelargonium zonale
Not Evaluated
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Ivyleaf geranium
Pelargonium peltatum
Not Evaluated
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Old Father Live Forever
Pelargonium cotyledonis
Critically Endangered
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Peppermint-scented Geranium
Pelargonium tomentosum
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarlet geranium?
The scientific name of Scarlet geranium is Pelargonium inquinans. It belongs to the genus Pelargonium.
Where does Scarlet geranium live?
Scarlet geranium is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, India, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Scarlet geranium belong to?
Scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans) belongs to the genus Pelargonium, which is part of the taxonomic family Geraniaceae.
What kingdom does Scarlet geranium belong to?
Scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Scarlet geranium?
The closest relatives of Scarlet geranium in the genus Pelargonium include apple geranium, Gooseberry geranium, Horseshoe geranium, Ivyleaf geranium, Old Father Live Forever.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Pelargonium — 11 Species

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