Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
701824

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1144 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701157



Common Names

  • Small-flowered Cranesbill
  • Dwarf Cranesbill
  • Caucasian Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium baumgartenianum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium circinatum Kit. [unknown]
  • Geranium delicatulum Ten. & Guss. ex Ten. [unknown]
  • Geranium dubium Chaix [unknown]
  • Geranium elatum Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium haussknechtii Soó [unknown]
  • Geranium humile Cav. [unknown]
  • Geranium hybridum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Geranium malvifolium Scop. [unknown]
  • Geranium parviflorum Curtis [unknown]
  • Geranium pseudopusillum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum albiflorum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum axilliflorum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum condensatum Druce [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum elatum Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum gracillimum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum majus-grandifolium Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum rigidum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pusillum tenuilobum Sennen [unknown]

Description

Geranium pusillum (also called Small-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 pusillum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium pusillum 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 pusillum 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 pusillum will self-seed and can become invasive.

Where to Find Geranium pusillum

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

Geranium pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium pusillum?

Geranium pusillum

What is the common name of Geranium pusillum?

Small-flowered Cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium pusillum?

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,

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