Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. ex Munby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 283 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676990
Common Names
- Erodium munbyanum
- Munbyanum Storksbill
- Munbyanum Heron's Bill
Synonyms
- Erodium geifolium Munby [unknown]
- Erodium mauritanicum Coss. & Durieu [unknown]
- Erodium munbyanum faurei Maire [unknown]
Description
Erodium munbyanum (also called Munby's Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a long, thin stem and white or pink flowers with five petals. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erodium munbyanum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erodium munbyanum is a pinkish-purple colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erodium munbyanum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. When propagating by division, divide the plant into several sections and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the plants should establish themselves in a few weeks.
Where to Find Erodium munbyanum
Erodium munbyanum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Erodium munbyanum FAQ
What is the common name of Erodium munbyanum?
Munby's Stork's-bill
What is the optimal soil type for Erodium munbyanum?
Well-drained, sandy soils
What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium munbyanum?
15-25°C
Species in the Erodium genus
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,
Erodium fumarioides,
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,