Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
trichomanefolium
ID:
677783

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Geraniologia : 3 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677115



Common Names

  • Trichomane-leaved Stork's-bill
  • Trichomane-leaved Heron's-bill
  • Trichomane-leaved Filaree


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Synonyms

  • Erodium trichomanaefolium Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Erodium trichomanefolium (also called Hairy-leaved 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 trichomanefolium 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 trichomanefolium 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 trichomanefolium 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 trichomanefolium

Erodium trichomanefolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many areas of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also found in parts of the United States, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Erodium trichomanefolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium trichomanefolium?

Erodium trichomanefolium

What is the common name of Erodium trichomanefolium?

Trichomanefolium Heron's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium trichomanefolium?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2798472: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.