Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 632 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677042
Common Names
- Erodium pulverulentum
- Pulverulentum Storksbill
- Pulverulentum Heron's Bill
Synonyms
- Erodium arabicum Decne. [unknown]
- Erodium cavanillesii Willk. [unknown]
- Erodium glaucovirens Lojac. [unknown]
- Erodium laciniatum pulverulentum (Cav.) Boiss. [unknown]
- Erodium laciniatum pulverulentum (Cav.) Batt. [unknown]
- Erodium pulchellum Karel. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Geranium pulverulentum Cav. [unknown]
Description
Erodium pulverulentum (also called Dusty Miller, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, deeply divided leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erodium pulverulentum is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and flower beds. It has small white flowers and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erodium pulverulentum sub. tunetanum (DC.) Guitt.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erodium pulverulentum 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 pulverulentum is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is usually done by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Erodium pulverulentum
Erodium pulverulentum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Erodium pulverulentum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erodium pulverulentum?
Erodium pulverulentum
What is the common name of Erodium pulverulentum?
Dusty Stork's Bill
What is the natural habitat of Erodium pulverulentum?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
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,