Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
latum
ID:
701389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25: 18 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700722



Common Names

  • Latum Geranium
  • Latum Cranesbill
  • Broad-Leaved Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium pinetorum R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Geranium latum (also called Broad-leaved Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium latum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium latum is a five-petaled pink or purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium latum 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 latum

Geranium latum can be found in the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Geranium latum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium latum?

Geranium latum

What type of plant is Geranium latum?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Geranium latum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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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