Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
macrorrhizum
ID:
701451

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 680 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700784



Common Names

  • Bigroot Cranesbill
  • Cranesbill
  • Macrorrhizum Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Robertium macrarrhizum (L.) Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium balkanum hort. ex N.Taylor [unknown]
  • Geranium lugubre Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Geranium macrorrhizum (also called Bigroot 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 macrorrhizum is a drought-tolerant ornamental plant that is often used in xeriscaping. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium macrorrhizum 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 macrorrhizum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Geranium macrorrhizum

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

Geranium macrorrhizum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium macrorrhizum?

Geranium macrorrhizum

What type of plant is Geranium macrorrhizum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Geranium macrorrhizum 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,

References