Table 2.
The odor of different scented Pelargonium plant species.
Species | Odor | References |
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P. betulinum | Camphoreous | [43] |
P. blandfordianum | Scent of almonds, absinthe, and musk | [44] |
P. capitatum | Rose | [43] |
P. citronellum | Lemon | |
P x Citronella hibrid | Citronella | [44] |
P. crispum | Lemon, lime | [43] |
P. crispum ‘Variegatum’ | Lemon fragrance | [1] |
P. cucullatum | Spices | [43] |
P. denticulatum | Lemongrass | |
P. glutinosum | Balsamic | |
P. graveolens | Mint | [43] |
Strong, sweet, and spicy smell | [3] | |
Rose | [44] | |
P. ‘Graveolens’ of gardens | Pungent scent of rose lemon | [1] |
P. hispidum | Fruity | [43] |
P. ‘Lemon Fancy’ | A citrus fragrance | [1] |
P. ‘Mabel Grey’ | A very strong lemon scent | |
P. odoratissimum | Dill smell | [44] |
A scent reminiscent of stored apples | [1] | |
P. papilionaceum | Lemon | [43] |
P. ‘Prince of Orange’ | Orange-scented leaves | [44] |
P. pseudoglutinosum | Balsamic | [43] |
P. quercifolium | Spices | |
Strong, spicy, and hot smell, with a medicinal flavor | [3] | |
P. radens | Mint | [43] |
P. ‘Rober’s Lemon Rose’ | Rose-scented with lemon undertones | [1] |
P. ‘Royal Oak’ | Exotic, spicy scent | |
P. scabroide | Soap | [43] |
P. scabrum | Apricot | |
P. ‘Sweet Mimosa’ | Sweet-scented leaves and clusters | [1] |
P. tomentosum | Mint | [43,44] |
Strong, sweet, and menthol smell | [3] | |
Peppermint-scented geranium | [1] | |
P. vitifolium | Lemon balm, lemongrass | [43] |