Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
nodosum
ID:
701605

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 681 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700938



Common Names

  • Knobbed Cranesbill
  • Knobbed Geranium
  • Cranesbill Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium freyeri Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Geranium nodosum (also called Knotted 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 nodosum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium nodosum is usually white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium nodosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or outdoors in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Geranium nodosum

Geranium nodosum can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Geranium nodosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium nodosum?

Geranium nodosum

What is the common name of Geranium nodosum?

Knotted cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium nodosum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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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