Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
skinneri
ID:
542228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 68: t. 3919 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541560



Common Names

  • Skinner's Columbine
  • Skinner's Aquilegia
  • Skinneri Columbine


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia canadensis skinneri (Hook.) Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia madrensis Rose [unknown]
  • Aquilegia mexicana Hook. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia schinneri Poit. [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia skinneri (also called Skinner's columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western North America. It has deeply divided, bluish-green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia skinneri 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 skinneri 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 skinneri

Aquilegia skinneri can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Aquilegia skinneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia skinneri?

Aquilegia skinneri

What is the common name of Aquilegia skinneri?

Skinner's Columbine

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia skinneri?

It is native to the western United States and Canada.

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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