Redstem filaree (Erodium aethiopicum, Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg, IV, 38: 352, 1912)

Family: Geraniaceae

Author: Brumhard & Thell.

Bibliography: Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg, IV, 38: 352, 1912

Year: 1912

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Erodium

Vegetable: False

Observations: Macaronesia to N. Africa, Kriti (incl. Gavdhos)

Description

Redstem filaree, known scientifically as Erodium aethiopicum, is a noteworthy member of the Geraniaceae family. This plant, first described by botanists Brumhard & Thell. in 1912, is chronicled in the Memoirs of the Natural Science Society of Cherbourg.

Erodium aethiopicum boasts a geographical distribution that spans from the Macaronesian islands to Northern Africa, encompassing regions such as Kriti (including the island of Gavdhos). This widespread habitat highlights the plant’s adaptability to various climates and environments.

As part of the Geraniaceae family, Redstem filaree shares commonalities with other geranium-family plants, which are often recognized for their distinctive floral structures and growth patterns. The plant typically exhibits a characteristic red stem, which likely contributes to its common name and makes it easily identifiable in its native regions.

The historical documentation of Redstem filaree in the early 20th century through scholarly work underpins its respected status in botanical studies. Its name, derived from Latin roots, enriches the cultural and scientific understanding of the plant, providing insights into its origins and the etymology preferred by early taxonomists.

Erodium aethiopicum remains an interesting subject for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike due to its broad habitat range and unique physiological characteristics. Its presence across diverse regions from oceanic islands to continental fringes underscores its significance in the study of plant distribution and adaptability.

Common Names

En: Redstem filaree, Pin Clover, Alfilaree, Alfilaria, Filaree, Redstem stork’s bill, Stork’s bill
Fr: Érodium d’Éthiopie, Érodium de Salzmann, Bec-de-grue de Salzmann
Es: Alfilaria, Alfilaree

Synonyms

• Geranium aethiopicum (Lam.)
• Geranium bipinnatum (Cav.)
• Erodium staphylinum var. arenarium (Pourr. ex Nyman)
• Erodium sabulicola var. acaule (Lange)
• Geranium cicutarium var. bipinnatum (Cav. ex Desf.)
• Erodium staphylinum var. hirtum (Nyman)
• Erodium pilosum var. lebelii ((Jord.) Corb.)
• Erodium tenuisectum var. bipinnatum ((Cav. ex Desf.) Amo)
• Erodium pimpinellifolium var. lebellii ((Jord.) R.Knuth)
• Erodium jacquinianum var. sabulicola (Lange)
• Erodium jacquinianum subsp. bipinnatum ((Cav. ex Desf.) Arcang.)
• Erodium jacquinianum var. microphyllum ((Pomel) Rouy)
• Erodium jacquinianum var. bipinnatum ((Cav. ex Desf.) Parl.)
• Erodium cicutarium f. pilosum ((Thuill. ex Léman) Paol.)
• Erodium bipinnatum (Willd.)
• Erodium cicutarium subsp. aethiopicum ((Lam.) Litard.)
• Erodium cicutarium var. glanduliferum (Merino)
• Erodium cicutarium var. glabrescens (Rouy)
• Erodium praecox var. bipinnatum ((Cav. ex Desf.) Sennen & Pau)
• Erodium bipinnatum var. pilosum ((Thuill. ex Léman) Rouy ex Merino)
• Erodium bipinnatum var. petroselinum (L’Hér. ex Cout.)
• Erodium jacquinianum subsp. sabulicola ((Lange) Samp.)
• Erodium bipinnatum var. sabulicola ((Lange) Rouy ex Cout.)
• Erodium cicutarium var. lebelii ((Jord.) Nyman)
• Erodium cicutarium f. marcuccii ((Parl.) Paol.)
• Erodium cicutarium var. marcuccii ((Parl.) Rouy)
• Erodium aethiopicum var. sabulicola ((Lange) Samp.)
• Erodium cicutarium var. sabulicola ((Lange) Rouy)
• Erodium bipinnatum f. hirtum (Brumh.)
• Erodium bipinnatum var. glabrescens (Rouy ex Merino)
• Erodium cicutarium var. bipinnatum (Desf.)
• Geranium cicutarium var. pilosum ((Thuill. ex Léman) Poir.)
• Erodium cicutarium f. microphyllum ((Pomel) Batt.)
• Erodium sublyratum (Samp.)

Distribution

• Algeria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Libya (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Spain (native)
• Tunisia (native)

Additional Images

Leaf

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Flower

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Habit

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Fruit

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Bark

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/6366105)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:372134-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Erodium aethiopicum (Lam.) Brumh. & Thell.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth