Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
nyassense
ID:
701612

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 289 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700945



Common Names

  • Nyassa Cranesbill
  • Nyassa Geranium
  • Cranesbill Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium incanum nyassense (R.Knuth) J.R.Laundon [unknown]

Description

Geranium nyassense (also called Nyasa Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique. It grows in woods, on banks, and in grassy places.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium nyassense 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 nyassense 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 nyassense 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 nyassense

Geranium nyassense can be found in Malawi and Tanzania.

Geranium nyassense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium nyassense?

Geranium nyassense

What is the common name of Geranium nyassense?

Nyasa cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium nyassense?

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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