Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
701273

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 146: 80 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700606



Common Names

  • Cranesbill
  • Storksbill
  • Herb Robert


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Description

Geranium hintonii (also called Hinton's Geranium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to Mexico, 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 hintonii 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 hintonii 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 hintonii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Geranium hintonii

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

Geranium hintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium hintonii?

Geranium hintonii

What are the common names of Geranium hintonii?

Hinton's crane's-bill, Hinton's cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium hintonii?

It is native to Mexico, 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-2823384: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.