Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
dissectum
ID:
701035

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 21 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700368



Common Names

  • Geranium dissectum
  • Cut-leaved Geranium
  • Dissectum Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium angustifolium Gilib. [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum albidum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum albiflorum R.Fern. [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum album Graebn. [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum baumgartenianum Schur ex Graebn. [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum byzantinum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum byzantinum (Griseb.) Borza [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum erectum Patze ex Gams [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum furcatum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum furcatum (Schur) Gams [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum glutinosum T.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum minimum Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum palmatum Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum pumilum Peterm. [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum purpureum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum purpureum (Kuntze) Gams [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum roseum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum roseum (Kuntze) Gams [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum subintegrilobatum Godet [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum subintegrilobatum (Godet) Gams [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum villosum T.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Geranium furcatum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium laxum Hanks [unknown]
  • Geranium parviflorum Willd. [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum malviflorum Baumg. ex Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum dissectum [unknown]
  • Geranium dissectum pilosum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Geranium dissectum (also called 'Cut-leaved 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 dissectum 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

Geranium dissectum has small, pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two deeply divided leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium dissectum 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 dissectum

Geranium dissectum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Geranium dissectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium dissectum?

Geranium dissectum

What is the common name of Geranium dissectum?

Cut-leaved crane's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium dissectum?

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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