Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
cataractarum
ID:
700862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 99 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700195



Common Names

  • Cataract Geranium
  • Cataract Cranesbill
  • Cataract Stork's Bill


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Description

Geranium cataractarum (also called Waterfall Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats, and has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium cataractarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium cataractarum is a pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium cataractarum 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 cataractarum

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

Geranium cataractarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium cataractarum?

Geranium cataractarum

What are the common names of Geranium cataractarum?

Waterfall geranium, waterfall geranium

What is the habitat of Geranium cataractarum?

Geranium cataractarum 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,

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