Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
ornithopodon
ID:
1064734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064072



Common Names

  • Geranium ornithopodon
  • Ornithopodon Geranium
  • Bird's Foot Geranium


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Description

Geranium ornithopodon (also called Ornithopod Geranium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces small pink flowers in the summer. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium ornithopodon is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive blue flowers. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Geranium ornithopodon flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedling is a small, green, slender stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium ornithopodon is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Geranium ornithopodon

Geranium ornithopodon is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13900268: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.