Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
677593

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 633 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676925



Common Names

  • Laciniate Stork's-bill
  • Laciniate Filaree
  • Laciniate Heron's-bill


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Synonyms

  • Erodium affine Ten. [unknown]
  • Erodium alexandrinum Delile [unknown]
  • Erodium arenarium Pomel [unknown]
  • Erodium botrys C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Erodium cinerascens Moris [unknown]
  • Erodium decipiens Delile ex Ten. [unknown]
  • Erodium hispidum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Erodium involucratum Kunze [unknown]
  • Erodium leucophyllum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Erodium pilosum Walp. [unknown]
  • Erodium pyramidum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Erodium reflexum Delile [unknown]
  • Erodium soluntinum Tod. [unknown]
  • Erodium strigosum Karel. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Erodium triangulare Muschl. [unknown]
  • Geranium diphyllum L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Geranium laciniatum Cav. [unknown]
  • Geranium maritimum Ucria [unknown]
  • Geranium triangulare Forssk. [unknown]
  • Erodium pulverulentum tunetanum DC. [unknown]
  • Erodium triangulare laciniatum (Cav.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Erodium laciniatum (also called Cut-leaved 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 laciniatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium laciniatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium laciniatum is a species of geranium native to Europe. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It has small, dark green leaves and small, pink flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Erodium laciniatum

Erodium laciniatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Erodium laciniatum FAQ

What is the common name of Erodium laciniatum?

Cut-leaved Stork's-bill

What is the optimal soil type for Erodium laciniatum?

Well-drained, sandy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium laciniatum?

15-25°C

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-2798298: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.