Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
dodecatheoides
ID:
1320147

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Alexander & Aedo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 113: 252 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332601



Common Names

  • Geranium Dodecatheoides
  • Dodecatheoides Geranium
  • Twelve-God Geranium


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Description

Geranium dodecatheoides (also called Twelve-God Geranium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Geraniaceae family. It is native to Peru and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has a woody stem and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium dodecatheoides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium dodecatheoides has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium dodecatheoides is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Geranium dodecatheoides

Geranium dodecatheoides is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Geranium dodecatheoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium dodecatheoides?

Geranium dodecatheoides

What is the common name of Geranium dodecatheoides?

Geranium dodecatheoides

What is the native habitat of Geranium dodecatheoides?

Turkey

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

Carlos Aedo (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aedo' in the authors string.
Patrick J. Alexander (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Alexander' in the authors string.