Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
sparsiflorum
ID:
702028

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 68 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701361



Common Names

  • Sparsiflorum Geranium
  • Sparsiflorum Cranesbill
  • Sparsiflorum Stork's Bill


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Synonyms

  • Geranium alticola Schltr. ex R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Geranium sparsiflorum (also called 'Scarce-flowered 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 sparsiflorum 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 sparsiflorum 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 sparsiflorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Geranium sparsiflorum

Geranium sparsiflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, Central and Southern Europe, and parts of Asia.

Geranium sparsiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium sparsiflorum?

Geranium sparsiflorum

What is the common name of Geranium sparsiflorum?

Scarce-flowered Geranium

What is the natural habitat of Geranium sparsiflorum?

It is native to the Canary Islands

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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