Nepalese Crane's Bill

Geranium nepalense

Physical Characteristics

Geranium nepalense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves[179]. No further details are given. Fruits - chewed fresh[272]. The fruit is a small dry capsule[K].

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial Astringent The whole plant is antibacterial and astringent[145, 174, 218]. It is prescribed in the treatment of nervous diseases, numbness of the limbs, pains, rheumatism, renal diseases etc[218, 240]. The juice of the plant is valued in treating renal diseases[272].

Known Hazards

None known