Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
lucidum
ID:
701441

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 682 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700774



Common Names

  • Shining Cranesbill
  • Lucidum Cranesbill
  • Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Robertium lucidum Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium columbinum Garsault [unknown]
  • Geranium laevigatum Royle [unknown]
  • Geranium raii Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Geranium lucidum (also called Shining Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in woods, on banks, and in grassy places.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium lucidum 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 lucidum is a pale pink color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium lucidum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 60 cm. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Geranium lucidum

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

Geranium lucidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium lucidum?

Geranium lucidum

What type of plant is Geranium lucidum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Geranium lucidum native to?

Central America

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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