Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
paui
ID:
542164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Font Quer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Anuari Junta Ci. Nat. Barcelona 2: 622 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541496



Common Names

  • Pau's Columbine
  • Pau's Aquilegia
  • Paui Columbine


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia vulgaris paui (Font Quer) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia paui (also called Pau's Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of the western United States. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved spurs. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia paui is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia paui has five petals, which are usually white or pale pink. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia paui is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every spring. Deadheading spent flowers can help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Aquilegia paui

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

Aquilegia paui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia paui?

Aquilegia paui

What is the common name of Aquilegia paui?

Pau's Columbine

Where is Aquilegia paui native to?

Spain

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-2644943: Based on the initial data import
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.