Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
oreganum
ID:
701640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Howell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. 1: 106 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700973



Common Names

  • Oregon Cranesbill
  • Cranesbill
  • Oreganum Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium albiflorum incisum Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Geranium hookerianum incisum (Torr. & A.Gray) Walp. [unknown]
  • Geranium incisum Howell [unknown]
  • Geranium viscosissimum incisum (Torr. & A.Gray) N.H.Holmgren [unknown]

Description

Geranium oreganum (also called Oregon Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to western North America and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium oreganum 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 oreganum is white or pink with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium oreganum 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 oreganum

Geranium oreganum can be found in North America.

Geranium oreganum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium oreganum?

Geranium oreganum

What is the common name of Geranium oreganum?

Oregon cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium oreganum?

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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