Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
sebaceum
ID:
677739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (MPU, Monspeliensis) 1838: 6 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677071



Common Names

  • Erodium sebaceum
  • Sebaceum Storksbill
  • Sebaceum Heron's Bill


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Synonyms

  • Erodium vieillardii Benoist [unknown]

Description

Erodium sebaceum (also called Smooth Storksbill, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, deeply divided leaves and small pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium sebaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium sebaceum 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 sebaceum 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 sebaceum

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

Erodium sebaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium sebaceum?

Erodium sebaceum

What is the common name of Erodium sebaceum?

Sebaceous Stork's Bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium sebaceum?

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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