Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
kikianum
ID:
750065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan & Vold

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 2 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749398



Common Names

  • Geranium kikianum
  • Kikian Geranium
  • Kikian Crane's-bill


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Description

Geranium kikianum (also called Kikian's Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It is a small herbaceous plant, typically reaching heights of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are deeply divided and its flowers are pink or purple.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium kikianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium kikianum has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium kikianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Geranium kikianum

Geranium kikianum is native to Japan and can be found in the temperate forests of the Honshu Island.

Geranium kikianum FAQ

What is the common name of Geranium kikianum?

Kikianum Geranium

What is the natural habitat of Geranium kikianum?

It is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests of Peninsular Malaysia.

What are the uses of Geranium kikianum?

The leaves of Geranium kikianum are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

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

Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Gert Vold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vold' in the authors string.