Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaicum
ID:
701836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Spec. Bot. Geran. : 27 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701169



Common Names

  • Pyrenean Cranesbill
  • Caucasian Cranesbill
  • Dwarf Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium pyrenaicum Pourr. [unknown]
  • Geranium crinitum Terrac. [unknown]
  • Geranium depilatum Grossh. [unknown]
  • Geranium elbursense Gilli [unknown]
  • Geranium minae Tineo [unknown]
  • Geranium molle G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Geranium perenne Huds. [unknown]
  • Geranium pumilum Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum albiflorum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum australe A.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum depilatum (Sommier & Levier) M.S.Novos. [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum gracilescens A.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum longipedicellatum Sennen [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum malvaceum Beauverd [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum pallidum Gilmour & Stearn [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum patulivillosum Hausskn. & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum pilosum Rupr. [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum pumilum Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum subvillosum Schur [unknown]
  • Geranium pyrenaicum turolense Sennen [unknown]
  • Geranium rhaeticum Brügger [unknown]
  • Geranium umbrosum Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geranium pyrenaicum sub. lusitanicum (Samp.) S.Ortiz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium pyrenaicum 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 pyrenaicum is an evergreen perennial 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 by seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Geranium pyrenaicum

Geranium pyrenaicum can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Geranium pyrenaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium pyrenaicum?

Geranium pyrenaicum

What is the common name of Geranium pyrenaicum?

Mountain cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium pyrenaicum?

Mountain meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands

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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