Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Malva, Rooipelargonium, Scarlet geranium, Scarlet pelargonium

Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium)

Distribution: KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: Flower colour varies from bright red, which is more common, to pale pink. Salmon and even white flowers occur. The upper two petals are slightly smaller and more upright than the lower three petals which are more evenly spaced. Flower heads are formed by clusters of 5-30 flowers.