Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
stevenii
ID:
677753

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 132 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677085



Common Names

  • Erodium stevenii
  • Stevenii Storksbill
  • Stevenii Heron's Bill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium stevenii (M.Bieb.) Poir. [unknown]

Description

Erodium stevenii (also called Steven'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 stevenii 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

The flower of Erodium stevenii is a five-petalled white or pinkish flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem and leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium stevenii 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 stevenii

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

Erodium stevenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium stevenii?

Erodium stevenii

What is the family of Erodium stevenii?

Geraniaceae

What is the common name of Erodium stevenii?

Steven's Erodium

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,