Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nakaoi
ID:
542127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tamura

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 19: 108 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541459



Common Names

  • Aquilegia nakaoi
  • Nakao's Columbine
  • Nakao's Columbine Plant


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Description

Aquilegia nakaoi (also called Nakao's Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long-spurred, purple-blue flowers and hairy, divided leaves. It is native to Japan, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia nakaoi 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

The flower of Aquilegia nakaoi is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals in shades of blue, purple, or white. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate plants with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia nakaoi 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 nakaoi

Aquilegia nakaoi can be found in the mountains of central and southern Japan.

Aquilegia nakaoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia nakaoi?

Aquilegia nakaoi

What is the common name of Aquilegia nakaoi?

Nakao's Columbine

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia nakaoi?

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,

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