Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
acaule
ID:
677357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bech. & Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 25: 215 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676689

Common Names

  • Stemless Erodium
  • Stemless Stork's Bill
  • Stemless Heron's Bill

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Synonyms

  • Erodium cariotii Jord. [unknown]
  • Erodium caucalifolium Sweet [unknown]
  • Erodium romanum (Burm.f.) L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Geranium acaule L. [unknown]
  • Geranium pinnatifidum Moench [unknown]
  • Geranium potentilloides Bonpl. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Geranium romanum Burm.f. [unknown]

Description

Erodium acaule (also called Dwarf Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium acaule is a plant that is used in ornamental gardening. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that produces small white flowers. It is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erodium acaule is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium acaule is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Erodium acaule

Erodium acaule is found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Erodium acaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium acaule?

Erodium acaule

What is the common name of Erodium acaule?

Stemless Stork's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium acaule?

Mountain meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine tundra in Europe and Asia

Species in the Erodium genus

Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum, Erodium fumarioides,

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2798083: Based on the initial data import
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
Alfred Becherer (1897-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bech.' in the authors string.