Geranium
Geraniums
Geranium, commonly known as cranesbill, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in antioxidants and essential oils, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to support skin health, reduce inflammation, and ease digestive issues. Its aromatic leaves and flowers offer holistic wellness benefits.
- Scientific name: Geranium
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Geraniales. Furthermore, it resides in the family Geraniaceae and is specifically identified 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, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 老颧草属 (zh-hans) and 老颧草属 (zh-cn), while in the same script used in Singapore, it is also called 老颧草属 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 老顴草屬 (zh-hant), and it maintains this same Traditional Chinese designation in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 老颧草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 老顴草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 老顴草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 老颧草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 老颧草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 老顴草屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | bodziszek | Wikidata |
| he | גרניון | Wikidata |
| be | герань | Wikidata |
| hu | gólyaorr | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the northern regions of Europe. Within Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence also extends to the island territories of the Føroyaar. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout Great Britain. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant reaches as far as Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Geranium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include geraniin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| geraniin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |