Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
stephanianum
ID:
677752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 625 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677084



Common Names

  • Stephan's filaree
  • Spotted stork's-bill
  • Stephan's stork's-bill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium stephanianum Poir. [unknown]
  • Erodium stephanianum atranthum Nakai ex Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Erodium stephanianum (also called Stephan's Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb with pinnate leaves and pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium stephanianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium stephanianum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium stephanianum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erodium stephanianum

Erodium stephanianum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Erodium stephanianum FAQ

What is the height of Erodium stephanianum?

The height of Erodium stephanianum is about 0.3 to 0.6 meters.

What is the width of Erodium stephanianum?

The width of Erodium stephanianum is about 0.3 to 0.6 meters.

What is the flower color of Erodium stephanianum?

The flower color of Erodium stephanianum is pink.

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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