Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
platyanthum
ID:
701754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duthie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 39: 52 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701087



Common Names

  • Cranesbill
  • Platyanthum Cranesbill
  • Broad-Flowered Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium eriostemon Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Geranium eriostemon hypoleucum (Nakai) Y.C.Chu [unknown]
  • Geranium eriostemon megalanthum (Nakai) Y.C.Chu [unknown]
  • Geranium eriostemon reinii Maxim. [unknown]
  • Geranium orientale (Maxim.) Freyn [unknown]

Description

Geranium platyanthum (also called Broad-flowered Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas, and has deeply divided leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium platyanthum 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 platyanthum is a deep pink with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium platyanthum 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 platyanthum

Geranium platyanthum is native to South Africa and can be found in the savannas of the country.

Geranium platyanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium platyanthum?

Geranium platyanthum

What is the common name of Geranium platyanthum?

Large-flowered Cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium platyanthum?

Woodlands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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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