Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
thessalum
ID:
702125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franzén

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2: 549 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701458



Common Names

  • Thessalian Geranium
  • Thessalian Cranesbill
  • Thessalian Geranium Sylvaticum


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Description

Geranium thessalum (also called Thessalian crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium thessalum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium thessalum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium thessalum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors and lightly covered with soil. Geranium thessalum will self-seed and can become invasive.

Where to Find Geranium thessalum

Geranium thessalum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Geranium thessalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium thessalum?

Geranium thessalum

What are the common names of Geranium thessalum?

Thessalian geranium

What is the habitat of Geranium thessalum?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woods

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-2824166: Based on the initial data import
Roy Franzén (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franzén' in the authors string.