Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
701025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 230 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700358



Common Names

  • Geranium diffusum
  • Diffuse Geranium
  • Diffusum Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium chamaense Pittier [unknown]
  • Geranium chimborazense R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium columbianum R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium diffusum grandiflorum Hieron. [unknown]
  • Geranium diffusum sprucei Briq. [unknown]
  • Geranium diffusum subsericeum Hieron. [unknown]
  • Geranium harmsii R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium holm-nielsenii Halfd.-Niels. [unknown]
  • Geranium imbaburae R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium robustipes R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium sodiroanum R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Geranium diffusum (also called 'Spreading Crane's-bill', 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 Europe and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium diffusum 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

Geranium diffusum has small, pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium diffusum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Geranium diffusum

Geranium diffusum is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Geranium diffusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium diffusum?

Geranium diffusum

What is the common name of Geranium diffusum?

Diffuse crane's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium diffusum?

It is native to western Europe

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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