Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 133 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677012
Common Names
- Sharp-beaked Stork's-bill
- Sharp-beaked Heron's-bill
- Sharp-beaked Filaree
Synonyms
- Erodium botrys Hohen. [unknown]
- Erodium guttatum Ledeb. [unknown]
- Erodium hohenackeri Ledeb. [unknown]
- Erodium obtusilobum Karel. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Erodium virescens Rech.f. [unknown]
- Geranium oxyrhinchum Poir. [unknown]
- Erodium oxyrhinchum petiolulatum Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Erodium oxyrhinchum (also called Sharp-beaked Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erodium oxyrhinchum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erodium oxyrhinchum sub. bryoniifolium (Boiss.) Schönb.-Tem.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erodium oxyrhinchum 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 oxyrhinchum 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 oxyrhinchum
Erodium oxyrhinchum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Erodium oxyrhinchum FAQ
What is the common name of Erodium oxyrhinchum?
Sharp-nerved Stork's-bill
What is the optimal soil type for Erodium oxyrhinchum?
Well-drained, sandy soils
What is the optimal temperature range for Erodium oxyrhinchum?
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,