Geranium ocellatum

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Basic Information

Family: Geraniaceae

Genus: geranium

Plant ID (slug): geranium-ocellatum

Numeric ID: 25434

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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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