Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
lactiflora
ID:
542081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 14: 374 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541413



Common Names

  • Milkweed Columbine
  • Aquilegia Lactiflora
  • Milkweed Granny's Bonnet


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia coelestis Fed. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia darwazi Korsh. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia lactiflora dichroantha Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia lactiflora leucantha Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia moorcroftiana lactiflora Korsh. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris lactiflora (Kar. & Kir.) Brühl [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia lactiflora (also called White Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia lactiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aquilegia lactiflora has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia lactiflora can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Aquilegia lactiflora

Aquilegia lactiflora can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Aquilegia lactiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia lactiflora?

Aquilegia lactiflora

What is the common name of Aquilegia lactiflora?

Milky Columbine

Where is Aquilegia lactiflora native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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-2644866: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.