Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
542178

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 4: 12 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541510



Common Names

  • Pyrenean Columbine
  • Pyrenean Aquilegia
  • Pyrenaica Columbine


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia alpina Lam. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia beata Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aquilegia beata condemnata Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aquilegia discolor aragonensis (Willk.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia pyrenaica aragonensis (Willk.) Willk. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia viscosa Suffren ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris pyrenaica (DC.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris pyrenaica (DC.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Aquilina pyrenaea Bubani [unknown]
  • Aquilegia pyrenaica macrantha Fisch. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia pyrenaica pusilla Fisch. [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of the Pyrenees. 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 pyrenaica is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and in flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aquilegia pyrenaica sub. cazorlensis (Heywood) Pereda & Laínz
Aquilegia pyrenaica sub. discolor (Levier & Leresche) Pereda & Laínz
Aquilegia pyrenaica sub. guarensis (Losa) Pereda & Laínz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia pyrenaica 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 pyrenaica 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 pyrenaica

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

Aquilegia pyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia pyrenaica?

Aquilegia pyrenaica

What is the common name of Aquilegia pyrenaica?

Pyrenean Columbine

Where is Aquilegia pyrenaica native to?

Pyrenees

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

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