Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
ophiolithica
ID:
1319712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barberis & E.Nardi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Webbia 66: 233 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332166



Common Names

  • Aquilegia ophiolithica
  • Ophiolithica Columbine
  • Ophiolithica Aquilegia


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Description

Aquilegia ophiolithica (also called Ophiolithic Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia ophiolithica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia ophiolithica is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia ophiolithica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aquilegia ophiolithica

Aquilegia ophiolithica can be found in the Apennine Mountains of Italy.

Aquilegia ophiolithica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia ophiolithica?

Aquilegia ophiolithica

What is the common name of Aquilegia ophiolithica?

Rocky Mountain Columbine

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia ophiolithica?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs

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

Enio Nardi (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Nardi' in the authors string.
Guiseppina Barberis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barberis' in the authors string.