Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
manescavi
ID:
677635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 7: 205 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676967



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Erodium longipes Bubani [unknown]

Description

Erodium manescavi (also called Manescav's 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Embelia retata is white and fragrant. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium manescavi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Erodium manescavi

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

Erodium manescavi FAQ

What is the common name of Erodium manescavi?

Manescav's Stork's-bill

What is the optimal soil type for Erodium manescavi?

Well-drained, sandy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium manescavi?

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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