Status:
valid
Authors:
Colla
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 37: 45 1834
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700103
Common Names
- Bertero's Geranium
- Bertero's Cranesbill
- Bertero's Stork's Bill
Description
Geranium berteroanum (also called Bertero's 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 berteroanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geranium berteroanum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geranium berteroanum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Geranium berteroanum
Geranium berteroanum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Geranium berteroanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geranium berteroanum?
Geranium berteroanum
What is the common name of Geranium berteroanum?
Bertero's cranesbill
Where is Geranium berteroanum native to?
Chile
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,