Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
franchetii
ID:
701173

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 129: 177 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700506



Common Names

  • Cranesbill
  • Storksbill
  • Herb Robert


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Synonyms

  • Geranium franchetii glandulosum Z.M.Tan [unknown]
  • Geranium strigellum R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Geranium franchetii franchetii [unknown]

Description

Geranium franchetii (also called Franchet's Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium franchetii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium franchetii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two rounded cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium franchetii 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 franchetii

Geranium franchetii is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan Province.

Geranium franchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium franchetii?

Geranium franchetii

What is the common name of Geranium franchetii?

Franchet's Geranium

What type of plant is Geranium franchetii?

Perennial

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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