Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
pseudosibiricum
ID:
701800

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Mayer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Abh. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. 1: 238 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701133



Common Names

  • Siberian Cranesbill
  • Caucasian Cranesbill
  • Dwarf Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium caeruleum Patrin ex DC. [unknown]
  • Geranium caeruleum subuschkanense Popov [unknown]
  • Geranium campestre Schangin [unknown]
  • Geranium pseudosibiricum subuschkanense (Popov) Peschkova [unknown]
  • Geranium szeewaldianum Prodan [unknown]
  • Geranium sylvaticum pseudosibiricum D.A.Webb & Ferguson [unknown]
  • Geranium coeruleum ushkanense Popov [unknown]

Description

Geranium pseudosibiricum (also called Siberian 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 pseudosibiricum 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 pseudosibiricum is a pale 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 pseudosibiricum 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 pseudosibiricum will self-seed and can become invasive.

Where to Find Geranium pseudosibiricum

Geranium pseudosibiricum is native to Russia and can be found in the temperate forests of the country.

Geranium pseudosibiricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium pseudosibiricum?

Geranium pseudosibiricum

What is the common name of Geranium pseudosibiricum?

False Siberian Cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium pseudosibiricum?

Grassy 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2823865: Based on the initial data import
Johann Mayer (1754-1807): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Mayer' in the authors string.