Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
richardsonii
ID:
701906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & Trautv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 37 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701239



Common Names

  • Richardson's Cranesbill
  • Caucasian Cranesbill
  • Dwarf Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium albiflorum Hook. [unknown]
  • Geranium hookerianum Walp. [unknown]
  • Geranium loloense H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Geranium richardsonii (also called Richardson's Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium richardsonii 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

Geranium richardsonii has five-petalled, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium richardsonii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Geranium richardsonii

Geranium richardsonii can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Geranium richardsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium richardsonii?

Geranium richardsonii

What is the common name of Geranium richardsonii?

Richardson's cranesbill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium richardsonii?

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-2823963: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.