Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
core-core
ID:
700951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Flora 39: 438 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700284



Common Names

  • Geranium core-core
  • Core-Core Geranium
  • Core Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium argentinum R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium commutatum Steud. [unknown]
  • Geranium commutatum ochsenii Reiche [unknown]
  • Geranium herrerae R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium melanopotamicum Speg. [unknown]
  • Geranium moorei Phil. [unknown]
  • Geranium ochsenii Phil. [unknown]
  • Geranium rapulum St.Hil. & Naudin [rejected]
  • Geranium squamosum Phil. [unknown]
  • Geranium subsericeum R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Geranium core-core (also called 'Cranesbill', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and upright stems that bear flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium core-core 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 core-core is a bright pink-purple, 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 core-core is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Geranium core-core

Geranium core-core can be found in the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Geranium core-core FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium core-core?

Geranium core-core

What is the common name of Geranium core-core?

Caucasian crane's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium core-core?

It is native to the Caucasus region

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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