Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
sosnowskianum
ID:
677748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fed.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 10: 58 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677080



Common Names

  • Erodium sosnowskianum
  • Sosnowskianum Storksbill
  • Sosnowskianum Heron's Bill


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Description

Erodium sosnowskianum (also called Sosnowsky's 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 sosnowskianum 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 sosnowskianum 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 sosnowskianum 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 sosnowskianum

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

Erodium sosnowskianum FAQ

What is the common name of Erodium sosnowskianum?

Sosnowsky's Stork's-bill

What is the optimal soil type for Erodium sosnowskianum?

Well-drained, sandy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium sosnowskianum?

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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