Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
shikokianum
ID:
701996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 123 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701329



Common Names

  • Shikokianum Geranium
  • Shikokianum Cranesbill
  • Shikokianum Stork's Bill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium kai-montanum Honda [unknown]
  • Geranium shikokianum kai-montanum (Honda) Honda & H.Hara [unknown]
  • Geranium shikokianum quelpaertense Nakai [unknown]
  • Geranium shikokianum yamatense H.Hara [unknown]
  • Geranium shikokianum yoshiianum (Koidz.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Geranium yoshiianum Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Geranium shikokianum (also called 'Shikoku Crane's-bill', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a low-growing habit and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium shikokianum 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 shikokianum 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 shikokianum 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 shikokianum

Geranium shikokianum can be found in Japan and China.

Geranium shikokianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium shikokianum?

Geranium shikokianum

What is the common name of Geranium shikokianum?

Shikoku crane's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium shikokianum?

It is native to Japan, Korea, and China

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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