Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
schrenkianum
ID:
701957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv. ex A.K.Becker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 57(I): 53 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701290



Common Names

  • Schrenk's Cranesbill
  • Caucasian Cranesbill
  • Dwarf Cranesbill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium gracile Schrenk [unknown]

Description

Geranium schrenkianum (also called Schrenk's crane's-bill, 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 schrenkianum is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. It is also used in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium schrenkianum is pink with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium schrenkianum 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 schrenkianum

Geranium schrenkianum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Geranium schrenkianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium schrenkianum?

Geranium schrenkianum

What is the common name of Geranium schrenkianum?

Schrenk's geranium

What is the natural habitat of Geranium schrenkianum?

It is native to Central Asia

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-2824011: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Alexander K. Becker (1818-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Becker' in the authors string.