Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
stramineum
ID:
702050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 17: 112 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701383



Common Names

  • Geranium stramineum
  • Straw-colored Cranesbill
  • Straw-colored Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium angelense Halfd.-Niels. [unknown]
  • Geranium confertum Standl. [unknown]
  • Geranium guamanense Halfd.-Niels. [unknown]

Description

Geranium stramineum (also called 'Straw-colored 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 stramineum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium stramineum is a pink or purple five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with small pink or purple flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium stramineum 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 stramineum

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

Geranium stramineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium stramineum?

Geranium stramineum

What is the common name of Geranium stramineum?

Straw-colored Geranium

What is the natural habitat of Geranium stramineum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2824099: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.