Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
aequatoriale
ID:
700612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halfd.-Niels.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16(3): 267. 1997 [1996 publ. 1997]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699945



Common Names

  • Aequatoriale Geranium
  • Geranium Aequatoriale
  • Equatorial Geranium


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Description

Geranium aequatoriale (also called Equatorial Cranesbill, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of oblanceolate leaves and a single, erect stem. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wetland margins.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium aequatoriale is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium aequatoriale has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium aequatoriale is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Geranium aequatoriale

Geranium aequatoriale can be found in South America.

Geranium aequatoriale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium aequatoriale?

Geranium aequatoriale

What are the common names of Geranium aequatoriale?

Equatorial geranium, equatorial geranium

What is the habitat of Geranium aequatoriale?

Geranium aequatoriale is found in moist meadows, open woods, and other moist habitats

Species in the Geranium genus

Geranium kalenderianum, Geranium alonsoi, Geranium ussuriense, Geranium aculeolatum, Geranium aequale, Geranium aequatoriale, Geranium affine, Geranium albanum, Geranium albicans, Geranium albiflorum, Geranium alpicola, Geranium amatolicum, Geranium andicola, Geranium andringitrense, Geranium angustipetalum, Geranium antisanae, Geranium antrorsum, Geranium arabicum, Geranium arachnoideum, Geranium arboreum, Geranium ardjunense, Geranium argenteum, Geranium aristatum, Geranium arnottianum, Geranium asiaticum, Geranium asphodeloides, Geranium atlanticum, Geranium ayacuchense, Geranium ayavacense, Geranium azorelloides, Geranium balgooyi, Geranium baschkyzylsaicum, Geranium baurianum, Geranium bellum, Geranium bequaertii, Geranium berteroanum, Geranium bicknellii, Geranium biuncinatum, Geranium bohemicum, Geranium brasiliense, Geranium brevicaule, Geranium brevipes, Geranium brutium, Geranium brycei, Geranium caeruleatum, Geranium caespitosum, Geranium caffrum, Geranium californicum, Geranium camaense, Geranium campanulatum,

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-2822778: Based on the initial data import
Bolette Halfdan-Nielsen (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halfd.-Niels.' in the authors string.