Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
christensenianum
ID:
700886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 620 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700219



Common Names

  • Christensen's Geranium
  • Christensen's Cranesbill
  • Christensen's Stork's Bill


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Description

Geranium christensenianum (also called Christensen's Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal regions, and has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium christensenianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium christensenianum 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 christensenianum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Geranium christensenianum

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

Geranium christensenianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium christensenianum?

Geranium christensenianum

What are the common names of Geranium christensenianum?

Christensen's geranium, christensen's geranium

What is the habitat of Geranium christensenianum?

Geranium christensenianum 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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