Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
maculatum
ID:
677621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salzm. ex C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. , ser. 5, 3: 456 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676953



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Erodium primulaceum pumilum Lange [unknown]

Description

Erodium maculatum (also called Spotted Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a long, thin stem and white or pink flowers with five petals. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia philippinensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium maculatum has a white or pink, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are dark green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium maculatum is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and taken from the tips of the stems. Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a bright, indirect light. Water the cuttings regularly and they should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Erodium maculatum

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

Erodium maculatum FAQ

What is the common name of Erodium maculatum?

Spotted Stork's-bill

What is the optimal soil type for Erodium maculatum?

Well-drained, sandy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium maculatum?

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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:372327-1: Based on the initial data import