Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
garamantum
ID:
1065118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maire) Guitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 20: 85 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064456



Common Names

  • Erodium garamantum
  • Garamant Erodium
  • Garamant Stork's-Bill


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Description

Erodium garamantum (also called Garamant's Stork's-Bill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to North Africa and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has an upright growth habit and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium garamantum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in potpourri. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium garamantum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Erodium garamantum: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erodium garamantum

Erodium garamantum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Guy Georges Guittonneau (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guitt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:372256-1: Based on the initial data import