Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
castellanum
ID:
677442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pau) Guitt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 20: 117 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676774



Common Names

  • Castellanum Stork's-bill
  • Stork's-bill
  • Castellanum Filaree


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Synonyms

  • Erodium romanum castellanum Pau [unknown]

Description

Erodium castellanum (also called Castilian 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 castellanum is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and flower beds. It has small pink and white flowers and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erodium castellanum is a five-petaled pink bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, brown seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, round, and have a thin, papery covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium castellanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It is also deer and rabbit resistant.

Where to Find Erodium castellanum

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

Erodium castellanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium castellanum?

Erodium castellanum

What is the common name of Erodium castellanum?

Castilian Stork's Bill

What is the habitat of Erodium castellanum?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes

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-2798160: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Guy Georges Guittonneau (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guitt.' in the authors string.