Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
677603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 69 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676935



Common Names

  • White-flowered Stork's-bill
  • White-flowered Filaree
  • White-flowered Heron's-bill


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Synonyms

  • Erodium cadmaeum Jaub. & Spach [unknown]

Description

Erodium leucanthum (also called White-flowered erodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium leucanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium leucanthum 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 leucanthum 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 leucanthum

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

Erodium leucanthum FAQ

What is the common name of Erodium leucanthum?

White-flowered Stork's-bill

What is the optimal soil type for Erodium leucanthum?

Well-drained, sandy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium leucanthum?

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,

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