Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
trifolium
ID:
677784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Guitt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 244. 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677116



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Erodium geifolium Desf. [unknown]
  • Erodium hymenodes L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Erodium montanum Coss. & Durieu [unknown]
  • Erodium trifolium montanum (Coss. & Durieu) Guitt. [unknown]
  • Erodium trilobatum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Geranium geifolium Desf. [unknown]
  • Geranium hymenodes Andrews [unknown]
  • Geranium trifolium Cav. [unknown]
  • Geranium trilobatum Steud. [unknown]

Description

Erodium trifolium (also called Common Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with each leaf divided into three leaflets. It produces small pink flowers with five petals and long, slender seedpods.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium trifolium 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 trifolium 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 trifolium 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 trifolium

Erodium trifolium 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 trifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium trifolium?

Erodium trifolium

What is the common name of Erodium trifolium?

Trifolium Heron's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium trifolium?

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-2798473: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Guy Georges Guittonneau (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guitt.' in the authors string.