Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
populifolium
ID:
677701

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Geraniologia 15. 1802

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677033



Common Names

  • Erodium populifolium
  • Populifolium Storksbill
  • Populifolium Heron's Bill


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Synonyms

  • Erodium pachyrhizum Coss. & Durieu [unknown]

Description

Erodium populifolium (also called Common Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium populifolium is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and flower beds. It has small white flowers and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erodium populifolium 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 populifolium is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is usually done by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erodium populifolium

Erodium populifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Erodium populifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium populifolium?

Erodium populifolium

What is the common name of Erodium populifolium?

Common Stork's Bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium populifolium?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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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