Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
pulverulentum
ID:
677710

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

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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.

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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,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:372400-1: Based on the initial data import