Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
cyrenaicum
ID:
677499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pamp.) Guitt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Int. Geraniac. Symp. : 76 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676831



Common Names

  • Cyrenaica Erodium
  • Cyrenaica Stork's Bill
  • Cyrenaica Heron's Bill


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Description

Erodium cyrenaicum (also called Cyrenaican Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a stem with small pink flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium cyrenaicum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erodium cyrenaicum are white or pink with five petals and a long, thin beak. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium cyrenaicum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Erodium cyrenaicum

Erodium cyrenaicum is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Erodium cyrenaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium cyrenaicum?

Erodium cyrenaicum

What is the common name of Erodium cyrenaicum?

Cyrenaican Stork's Bill

What is the habitat of Erodium cyrenaicum?

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-2798211: Based on the initial data import
Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.
Guy Georges Guittonneau (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guitt.' in the authors string.