Geranium pratense
Meadow cranesbill
Geranium pratense, commonly known as meadow cranesbill, is a perennial herb cherished for its striking blue flowers. Native to temperate regions, this resilient plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. It remains a beautiful addition to gardens and a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Geranium pratense
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae, it is classified under the genus Geranium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Geraniales | WCVP |
| Family | Geraniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Geranium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Geranium pratense, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic region. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 草原老鹳草 (zh-hans) and 草原老鹳草 (zh-cn), which is also the designation used in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Taiwan, it is called 草原老鸛草 (zh-hant), a naming convention that is also maintained in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 草原老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 草原老鸛草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 草原老鸛草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 草原老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 草原老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 草原老鸛草 | Wikidata |
| is | Garðablágresi | Wikidata |
| pl | bodziszek łąkowy | Wikidata |
| ru | герань луговая | Wikidata |
| fr | Géranium des prés | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Geranium pratense, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is well-documented throughout the terrain of Finland. The species also inhabits various parts of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends into the northern reaches of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Geranium pratense has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, hydroxyl radicals, superoxide, urolithin A, urolithin B.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxyl radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |