Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
reinii
ID:
701888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 304 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701221



Common Names

  • Rein's Cranesbill
  • Caucasian Cranesbill
  • Dwarf Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium eriostemon albiflorum N.Yonez. [unknown]
  • Geranium eriostemon glabrescens Nakai ex H.Hara [unknown]
  • Geranium eriostemon yezoense H.Hara [unknown]
  • Geranium onaei Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Geranium onaei albiflorum (N.Yonez.) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Geranium onaei alpinum Yonek. [unknown]
  • Geranium onaei glabrescens (Nakai ex H.Hara) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Geranium onaei yezoense (H.Hara) Yonek. [unknown]

Description

Geranium reinii (also called Rein's Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium reinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium reinii is a pink or purple five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with small pink or purple flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium reinii 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 reinii

Geranium reinii can be found in Mexico.

Geranium reinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium reinii?

Geranium reinii

What is the common name of Geranium reinii?

Rein's cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium reinii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2823947: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.