Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
hystricinum
ID:
701307

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 146: 72 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700640



Common Names

  • Cranesbill
  • Storksbill
  • Herb Robert


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Description

Geranium hystricinum (also called Porcupine Geranium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to Europe, 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 hystricinum 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 hystricinum has white to pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium hystricinum 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 hystricinum

Geranium hystricinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Geranium hystricinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium hystricinum?

Geranium hystricinum

What are the common names of Geranium hystricinum?

Porcupine crane's-bill, Porcupine cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium hystricinum?

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,