Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
541919

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 621 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541251



Common Names

  • Golden Columbine
  • Aquilegia Chrysantha
  • Golden Granny's Bonnet


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia caerulea chrysantha (A.Gray) Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aquilegia chrysantha pleiocalcarata B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Aquilegia formosa chrysantha (A.Gray) Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia leptoceras chrysantha (A.Gray) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia leptocera flava A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aquilegia thalictrifolia Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia chrysantha rydbergii Munz [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia chrysantha (also called Golden columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white, pink, or blue flowers. It is found in moist, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia chrysantha is a popular garden plant, often used as a border or edging plant. Its bright flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and its foliage is attractive to deer and other wildlife. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aquilegia chrysantha 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 chrysantha is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. It can also be propagated by division in the spring. Divide the clumps and replant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Aquilegia chrysantha

Aquilegia chrysantha is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.

Aquilegia chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia chrysantha?

Aquilegia chrysantha

What is the common name of Aquilegia chrysantha?

Chrysantha

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia chrysantha?

Mountain meadows in western North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644712: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.