Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
petri-davisii
ID:
701715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aedo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 52: 105 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701048



Common Names

  • Cranesbill
  • Petri-Davisii Cranesbill
  • Petri-Davis' Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium cinereum elatius P.H.Davis [unknown]

Description

Geranium petri-davisii (also called Petri-Davis' Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium petri-davisii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a potted plant. It has fragrant leaves and produces pink, purple, or white flowers. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium petri-davisii is a pink or purple five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with small pink or purple flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium petri-davisii can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Geranium petri-davisii

Geranium petri-davisii is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the mountains of the country.

Geranium petri-davisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium petri-davisii?

Geranium petri-davisii

What is the common name of Geranium petri-davisii?

Petri-Davis' geranium

What is the family of Geranium petri-davisii?

Geraniaceae

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 kew-2823789: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Aedo (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aedo' in the authors string.