Geranium retrorsum
Common Crane's Bill, New Zealand Geranium
Also known as: Geranium australe Nees +7 more
- Geranium australe Nees
- Geranium dissectum var. patulum Sol. ex Hook.f.
- Geranium dissectum var. retrorsum (L'Hér. ex DC.) Hook.f.
- Geranium neesianum Carolin
- Geranium patulum Sol.
- Geranium pilosum var. australe Ostenf.
- Geranium pilosum var. grandiflorum R.Knuth
- Geranium pilosum var. retrorsum (L'Hér. ex DC.) Jeps.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Geranium retrorsum
Found natively in Australasia, Geranium retrorsum (commonly known as Common Crane's-Bill or New Zealand geranium) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii