Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
meynieri
ID:
677646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 20: 177 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676978



Common Names

  • Erodium meynieri
  • Meynieri Storksbill
  • Meynieri Heron's Bill


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Description

Erodium meynieri (also called Meynier's erodium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to France and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium meynieri 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 meynieri is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. When propagating by division, divide the plant into several sections and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the plants should establish themselves in a few weeks.

Where to Find Erodium meynieri

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

Erodium meynieri FAQ

What is the common name of Erodium meynieri?

Meynier's Stork's-bill

What is the optimal soil type for Erodium meynieri?

Well-drained, sandy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium meynieri?

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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