Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
677401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Balansa

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 22: 56 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676733



Common Names

  • Atlanticum Stork's-bill
  • Stork's-bill
  • Atlanticum Filaree


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Synonyms

  • Erodium atlanticum cossonii (Guitt. & Mathez) Dobignard [unknown]
  • Erodium cossonii Guitt. & Mathez [unknown]

Description

Erodium atlanticum (also called Atlantic Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Geraniaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium atlanticum 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 atlanticum is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium atlanticum 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 atlanticum

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

Erodium atlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium atlanticum?

Erodium atlanticum

What is the common name of Erodium atlanticum?

Atlantic Stork's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium atlanticum?

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-2798123: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.