Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
aytacii
ID:
507921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yıld. & Doğru-Koca

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 11(1): 3 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507253



Common Names

  • Erodium aytacii
  • Aytacii Erodium
  • Erodium Tanzaninsis


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Description

Erodium aytacii (also called Aytac's Stork's-Bill, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky soils. It has grey-green leaves and pink to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium aytacii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erodium aytacii is a small, bell-shaped flower, usually pink or white in colour. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium aytacii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Erodium aytacii

Erodium aytacii is native to Turkey and can be found in the Aegean region.

Erodium aytacii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium aytacii?

Erodium aytacii

What is the common name of Erodium aytacii?

Aytac's stork's-bill

What are the characteristics of Erodium aytacii?

Erodium aytacii is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, oval leaves and pink or white flowers that bloom in summer.

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-2604454: Based on the initial data import
Şinasi Yıldırımlı (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yıld.' in the authors string.
Aslı Doğru-Koca: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doğru-Koca' in the authors string.