Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
702219

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 21 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701552



Common Names

  • Variegated Geranium
  • Variegated Cranesbill
  • Variegated Geranium Sylvaticum


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Synonyms

  • Geranium striatum L. [unknown]

Description

Geranium versicolor (also called Variable-leaved Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant with hairy 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 versicolor 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 versicolor has pink to purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of round-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium versicolor 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 versicolor

Geranium versicolor is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Geranium versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium versicolor?

Geranium versicolor

What is the common name of Geranium versicolor?

Variegated Cranesbill

Where does Geranium versicolor grow?

Geranium versicolor is native to Europe and Asia.

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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