geraniums
Geranium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Geraniums, scientifically known as Geranium, is a versatile genus of flowering plants cherished for both ornamental beauty and medicinal properties. Renowned for their aromatic foliage and vibrant blooms, these plants offer therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, making them a staple in traditional herbal wellness and skincare.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- crane's-bill
- Cranebills
- crane's-bills
- geraniums and cranesbills
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GeraniumSynonyms
- Robertium
- Geranion
- Neurophyllodes
- Geraniopsis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Neurophyllodes
- Geranio
- Geraniopsis
- Geranios
German:
- Storchschnäbel
- Geranien
- Storchschnabel
- Storchschnäbel
French:
- géranium
- géraniums
- Géranium
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Geranium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Geraniin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Geraniin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Geraniin
- Basic life sciences
Preparations
Geranium has 7 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils, EO, NE, geranium oil, nanoemulsion forms.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Eo | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ne | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Geranium oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nanoemulsion forms | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Volatile oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oils
- BMC veterinary research
- Nutrients
- Scientific reports
- Natural product communications
Eo
- BMC veterinary research
Ne
- BMC veterinary research
Geranium oil
- Scientific reports
Nanoemulsion forms
- BMC veterinary research
Oils
- Lipids in health and disease
Volatile oil
- BMC plant biology