Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
swatense
ID:
702093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schönb.-Tem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 69: 22 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701426



Common Names

  • Swat Geranium
  • Swat Cranesbill
  • Swat Valley Geranium


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Description

Geranium swatense (also called Swat 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 swatense 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 swatense 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 swatense 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 swatense

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

Geranium swatense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium swatense?

Geranium swatense

What is the common name of Geranium swatense?

Swat crane's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Geranium swatense?

It is native to Pakistan and Afghanistan

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-2824137: Based on the initial data import
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.