Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
700804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 138 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700137



Common Names

  • Short-footed Geranium
  • Short-footed Cranesbill
  • Short-footed Stork's Bill


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Description

Geranium brevipes (also called Short-Stalked 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 brevipes 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

Geranium brevipes has white to pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium brevipes 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 brevipes

Geranium brevipes can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Geranium brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium brevipes?

Geranium brevipes

What is the common name of Geranium brevipes?

Short-footed cranesbill

Where is Geranium brevipes native to?

Central and South America

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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:372837-1: Based on the initial data import