Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
702212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 417 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701545



Common Names

  • Velvet Geranium
  • Velvet Cranesbill
  • Velvet Geranium Sylvaticum


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Description

Geranium velutinum (also called Velvet-leaved Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant with velvety stems and leaves. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium velutinum is an ornamental plant that is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geranium velutinum 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 velutinum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in the summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist but well-drained soil.

Where to Find Geranium velutinum

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

Geranium velutinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium velutinum?

Geranium velutinum

What is the common name of Geranium velutinum?

Velvet-leaved Cranesbill

Where does Geranium velutinum grow?

Geranium velutinum is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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,

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