Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
robertianum
ID:
701913

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 681 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701246



Common Names

  • Robert's Cranesbill
  • Caucasian Cranesbill
  • Dwarf Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Robertium modestum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Robertium vulgare Picard [unknown]
  • Geranium eriophorum H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Geranium foetidum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Geranium graveolens Stokes [unknown]
  • Geranium inodorum G.Don [unknown]
  • Geranium lebelii Boreau [unknown]
  • Geranium lindleyanum Royle [unknown]
  • Geranium mosquense Gold. [unknown]
  • Geranium neapolitanum A.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Geranium palmatisectum Dulac [unknown]
  • Geranium pedunculatum Royle [unknown]
  • Geranium purpureum littorale Rouy [unknown]
  • Geranium robertianum albiflorum House [unknown]
  • Geranium robertianum glabrinux Petrova & Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Geranium rubellum Moench [unknown]
  • Geranium scopulicolum Jord. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Geranium robertianum eriophorum (H.Lév.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Geranium robertianum albiflorum G.Don [unknown]
  • Robertiella robertianum (L.) Hanks [unknown]
  • Geranium robertianum robertianum [unknown]

Description

Geranium robertianum (also called herb-robert, among many other common names) is a low-growing, spreading perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has small, deeply-lobed leaves and pink or white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium robertianum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geranium robertianum sub. celticum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium robertianum 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 robertianum 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 robertianum

Geranium robertianum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Geranium robertianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium robertianum?

Geranium robertianum

What is the common name of Geranium robertianum?

Herb Robert

What is the natural habitat of Geranium robertianum?

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