Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
simense
ID:
702012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 116 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701345



Common Names

  • Simense Geranium
  • Simense Cranesbill
  • Simense Stork's Bill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium compar R.Br. [unknown]
  • Geranium emirnense Hils. & Bojer ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Geranium keniense Standl. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Geranium simense 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 simense 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 simense 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 simense

Geranium simense can be found in Southeast Asia.

Geranium simense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium simense?

Geranium simense

What is the common name of Geranium simense?

Sims' crane's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium simense?

It is native to Europe and 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-2824063: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.