Pelargonium peltatum
Geranium peltatum l.
Pelargonium peltatum, commonly known as the trailing geranium, is a versatile ornamental plant prized for its cascading habit and vibrant blooms. While primarily used for landscaping and hanging baskets, its lush foliage and resilient nature make it a staple in gardens, adding colorful, textured beauty to various outdoor spaces.
- Scientific name: Pelargonium peltatum
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Pelargonium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Geraniales | WCVP |
| Family | Geraniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pelargonium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pelargonium peltatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Polish, it is called Pelargonia bluszczolistna, while in Croatian, it is known as Wisata pelargonija. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 盾叶天竺葵 in both Simplified (zh-hans) and Traditional (zh-hant) scripts, as well as in the Hong Kong usage (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Pelargonia bluszczolistna | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wisata pelargonija | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 盾叶天竺葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 盾葉天竺葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 盾葉天竺葵 | Wikidata |
| el | Πελαργόνιο | Wikidata |
| zh | 盾叶天竺葵 | Wikidata |
| ar | لقلقي ترسي | Wikidata |
| fa | شمعدانی پیچ | Wikidata |
| sv | Hängpelargon | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans several continents and distinct climate zones. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing in the region of Morocco. Its range extends to Macaronesia, specifically within the Canary Islands. The species also thrives in the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Finally, its presence reaches the Americas, stretching from the Southwest of Mexico to the state of California in the Southwestern U.S.A.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pelargonium peltatum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include camphene, germacrene D, linalool, myrcene, piperitone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pelargonium peltatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pelargonium peltatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |