Geranium discolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
701034
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 186 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700367
Common Names
- Geranium discolor
- Discolored Geranium
- Two-colored Geranium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geranium discolor (also called 'Two-coloured 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 discolor 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 discolor has small, pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geranium discolor 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 discolor
Geranium discolor can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Geranium discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geranium discolor?
Geranium discolor
What is the common name of Geranium discolor?
Two-coloured crane's-bill
What is the natural habitat of Geranium discolor?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2823165: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.