Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
nanum
ID:
677660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blatt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 26: 476 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676992



Common Names

  • Erodium nanum
  • Nanum Storksbill
  • Nanum Heron's Bill


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Description

Erodium nanum (also called Dwarf 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 nanum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erodium nanum is a pinkish-purple colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium nanum 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 nanum

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

Erodium nanum FAQ

What is the common name of Erodium nanum?

Dwarf Stork's-bill

What is the optimal soil type for Erodium nanum?

Well-drained, sandy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium nanum?

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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