Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
himalayense
ID:
701272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bot. Ergebn. Reise Waldemar : 122 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700605



Common Names

  • Cranesbill
  • Storksbill
  • Herb Robert


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Synonyms

  • Geranium collinum alpinum Regel [unknown]
  • Geranium grandiflorum Edgew. [unknown]
  • Geranium regelii Nevski [unknown]
  • Geranium grandiflorum alpinum (Regel) R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Geranium himalayense (also called Himalayan Geranium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Himalayan region, and it grows in moist and shady areas. 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 himalayense 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 himalayense 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 himalayense 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 himalayense

Geranium himalayense is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan Mountains.

Geranium himalayense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium himalayense?

Geranium himalayense

What are the common names of Geranium himalayense?

Himalayan crane's-bill, Himalayan cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium himalayense?

It is native to the Himalayas, 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,

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