Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
subglabrum
ID:
702081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 202 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701414



Common Names

  • Smooth-leaved Geranium
  • Smooth-leaved Cranesbill
  • Smooth-leaved Hardy Geranium


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Description

Geranium subglabrum (also called smooth-leaved crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a low-growing, spreading perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has small, deeply-lobed leaves and pink or white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium subglabrum 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 subglabrum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium subglabrum 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 subglabrum

Geranium subglabrum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Geranium subglabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium subglabrum?

Geranium subglabrum

What is the common name of Geranium subglabrum?

Subglabrous Geranium

What is the natural habitat of Geranium subglabrum?

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-2824126: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.