Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
subacutum
ID:
702067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Aedo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 52: 106 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701400



Common Names

  • Sharp-leaved Geranium
  • Sharp-leaved Cranesbill
  • Sharp-leaved Hardy Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium cinereum pisidicum Peșmen & Güner [unknown]
  • Geranium cinereum subacutum (Boiss.) P.H.Davis & J.Roberts [unknown]
  • Geranium subcaulescens leucophaeum Hausskn. & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Geranium subcaulescens subacutum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Geranium subacutum (also called sharp-leaved crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has deeply-lobed leaves and pink or white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium subacutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium subacutum 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 subacutum 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 subacutum

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

Geranium subacutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium subacutum?

Geranium subacutum

What is the common name of Geranium subacutum?

Subacute Geranium

What is the natural habitat of Geranium subacutum?

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-2824113: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Carlos Aedo (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aedo' in the authors string.