Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
asiaticum
ID:
700703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Serg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva 1934(1): 1 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700036



Common Names

  • Asiatic Geranium
  • Cranesbill
  • Stork's Bill


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Description

Geranium asiaticum (also called Asian Cranesbill, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with pink flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Asia and is found in rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium asiaticum 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 asiaticum 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 asiaticum is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a cold frame or outdoors in a prepared seed bed.

Where to Find Geranium asiaticum

Geranium asiaticum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Geranium asiaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium asiaticum?

Geranium asiaticum

What is the common name of Geranium asiaticum?

Asian cranesbill

Where is Geranium asiaticum native to?

Asia

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,