Geranium ocellatum
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Basic Information
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: geranium
Plant ID (slug): geranium-ocellatum
Numeric ID: 25434
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Geranium ocellatum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 10in). 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
N. Africa to E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Astringent Diuretic Dysentery The plant is astringent and diuretic[240]. The juice of the plant is used to treat amoebic dysentery[272].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Geranium ocellatum