Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
701406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 103 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700739



Common Names

  • Leucanthum Geranium
  • Leucanthum Cranesbill
  • White-Flowered Geranium


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Description

Geranium leucanthum (also called Long-stalked Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium leucanthum 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 leucanthum 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 leucanthum is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a cold frame or outdoors in a prepared seed bed.

Where to Find Geranium leucanthum

Geranium leucanthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in the Caucasus region.

Geranium leucanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium leucanthum?

Geranium leucanthum

What type of plant is Geranium leucanthum?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Geranium leucanthum?

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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