Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
700615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 3: 229 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699948



Common Names

  • Affine Geranium
  • Geranium Affine
  • Closely Related Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium pratense affine (Ledeb.) Regel [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense transbaicalicum (Serg.) Gubanov [unknown]
  • Geranium transbaicalicum Serg. [unknown]
  • Geranium transbaicalicum turczaninovii (Serg.) Peschkova [unknown]

Description

Geranium affine (also called Affine 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 Europe and typically grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wetland margins.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium affine 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 affine 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 affine 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 affine

Geranium affine can be found in Europe.

Geranium affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium affine?

Geranium affine

What is the common name of Geranium affine?

Alpine Crane's-bill

What type of plant is Geranium affine?

Perennial

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,

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