Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
542266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Acta Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. 2: 260 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541598



Common Names

  • Green-Flowered Columbine
  • Green-Flowered Aquilegia
  • Viridiflora Columbine


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia buriatica Peschkova [unknown]
  • Aquilegia elata Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia flava Lam. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia hybrida Sims. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia lutea Lam. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia viridiflora viridiflora [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia viridiflora (also called green-flowered columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. 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 viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used for cut flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aquilegia viridiflora var. atropurpurea (Willd.) Trevir.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia viridiflora 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 viridiflora is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aquilegia viridiflora

Aquilegia viridiflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Aquilegia viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia viridiflora?

Aquilegia viridiflora

What is the common name of Aquilegia viridiflora?

Green-flowered Columbine

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia viridiflora?

Mountain meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas in Central Europe

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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