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rose-scented geranium

Pelargonium capitatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Geraniales ›Family: Geraniaceae ›Genus: Pelargonium

About

Pelargonium capitatum is one of several species (including Pelargonium graveolens) known as rose geranium or rose-scented pelargonium in English. The popular names refer to the scent of the essential oils extracted from glandular tissue, not the flowers, which have hardly any scent to speak of. Some of the species are known as kusmalva (meaning, roughly, "coastal geranium") in Afrikaans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rose-scented geranium?
The scientific name of rose-scented geranium is Pelargonium capitatum.
What kingdom does rose-scented geranium belong to?
rose-scented geranium belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does rose-scented geranium belong to?
rose-scented geranium belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does rose-scented geranium belong to?
rose-scented geranium belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does rose-scented geranium belong to?
rose-scented geranium belongs to the order Geraniales.
What family does rose-scented geranium belong to?
rose-scented geranium belongs to the family Geraniaceae.
What genus does rose-scented geranium belong to?
rose-scented geranium belongs to the genus Pelargonium.