Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
541781

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 522 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541113



Common Names

  • Aquilegia alpina
  • Alpine Columbine
  • Alpine Columbine Plant


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia alpina gracilis Chenev. & Braun-Blanq. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia alpina minor Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia montana Sternb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia reuteriana Rchb.f. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris alpina (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia alpina (also called Alpine columbine, among many other common names) is a species of perennial flowering plant native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky areas, and prefers a cool climate.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aquilegia alpina are white with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are dark green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia alpina is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated from division.

Where to Find Aquilegia alpina

Aquilegia alpina is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Aquilegia alpina FAQ

What are the common names of Aquilegia alpina?

Alpine Columbine, Alpine Granny's Bonnet

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia alpina?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

What is the average height of Aquilegia alpina?

It can grow up to 20-30 cm in height

Species in the Aquilegia genus

Aquilegia alpina, Aquilegia amaliae, Aquilegia aragonensis, Aquilegia atrata, Aquilegia atrovinosa, Aquilegia atwoodii, Aquilegia aurea, Aquilegia baltistanica, Aquilegia baluchistanica, Aquilegia barbaricina, Aquilegia barnebyi, Aquilegia bernardi, Aquilegia bertolonii, Aquilegia blecicii, Aquilegia borodinii, Aquilegia brevistyla, Aquilegia buergeriana, Aquilegia caerulea, Aquilegia canadensis, Aquilegia cazorlensis, Aquilegia champagnatii, Aquilegia chaplinei, Aquilegia chitralensis, Aquilegia chrysantha, Aquilegia colchica, Aquilegia confusa, Aquilegia cottia, Aquilegia cymosa, Aquilegia desertorum, Aquilegia desolaticola, Aquilegia dichroa, Aquilegia dinarica, Aquilegia discolor, Aquilegia ecalcarata, Aquilegia einseleana, Aquilegia elegantula, Aquilegia euchroma, Aquilegia eximia, Aquilegia flabellata, Aquilegia flavescens, Aquilegia formosa, Aquilegia fosteri, Aquilegia fragrans, Aquilegia ganboldii, Aquilegia gegica, Aquilegia glandulosa, Aquilegia gracillima, Aquilegia grata, Aquilegia guarensis, Aquilegia hinckleyana,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

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