Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
hernandesii
ID:
701261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. & Sessé ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 640 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700594



Common Names

  • Cranesbill
  • Storksbill
  • Herb Robert


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Synonyms

  • Geranium aristatum Small [unknown]
  • Geranium aristisepalum H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Geranium aristisepalum michoacanum H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Geranium hernandesii michoacanum H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Geranium hirtum Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Geranium hernandesii (also called Hernandes' Geranium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira, and it grows in rocky and sandy soils. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. The leaves are deeply divided, and the flowers are white or pink in color.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium hernandesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium hernandesii 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 hernandesii can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Geranium hernandesii

Geranium hernandesii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Geranium hernandesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium hernandesii?

Geranium hernandesii

What are the common names of Geranium hernandesii?

Hernandes' crane's-bill, Hernandes' cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium hernandesii?

It is native to Europe and western Asia, and it is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

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-2823373: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.