Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
magellensis
ID:
542099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huter, Porta & Rigo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Itin. Ital.) 3: 513 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541431



Common Names

  • Aquilegia magellensis
  • Magellan Columbine
  • Magellan Columbine Plant


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Description

Aquilegia magellensis (also called Magellan Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia magellensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aquilegia magellensis 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 magellensis 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 magellensis

Aquilegia magellensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.

Aquilegia magellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia magellensis?

Aquilegia magellensis

What is the common name of Aquilegia magellensis?

Magellan Columbine

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia magellensis?

Mountain meadows and woodlands

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

Pietro Porta (1832-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porta' in the authors string.
Rupert Huter (1834-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huter' in the authors string.
Gregorio Rigo (1841-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rigo' in the authors string.