Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
pratense
ID:
701775

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 681 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701108



Common Names

  • Pratense Geranium
  • Pratense Cranesbill
  • Meadow Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium acknerianum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium alpinum Kit. ex Kanitz [unknown]
  • Geranium batrachioides Bubani [unknown]
  • Geranium caeruleum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Geranium coelestinum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium kemulariae Kharadze [unknown]
  • Geranium mariae Sennen [unknown]
  • Geranium napellifolium Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium neapolitanum Nyman [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense leucanthemum B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense litwinowii Woronow [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense schmidii Y.J.Nasir [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense sergievskajae Peschkova [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense stewartianum Y.J.Nasir [unknown]
  • Geranium valde-pilosum Schur ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense pubescens Regel [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense parviflorum Beck [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense pallidum Regel [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense albidum Regel [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense tenuisectum Regel [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense albiflora Q.Zhu & J.Wang [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense pratense [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense pratense [unknown]
  • Geranium pratense affine (Ledeb.) C.C.Huang & L.R.Xu [unknown]

Description

Geranium pratense (also called Meadow 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 pratense 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 pratense 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 pratense is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors and lightly covered with soil. Geranium pratense will self-seed and can become invasive.

Where to Find Geranium pratense

Geranium pratense is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate forests of the continent.

Geranium pratense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium pratense?

Geranium pratense

What is the common name of Geranium pratense?

Meadow Cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium pratense?

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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