Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
542275

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 533 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541607



Common Names

  • Common Columbine
  • Common Aquilegia
  • Vulgaris Columbine


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia arbascensis Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia bertolonii parviflora Huter, Porta & Rigo [unknown]
  • Aquilegia collina Jord. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia corniculata Vill. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia cornuta Gilib. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia cyclophylla Jeanb. & Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia dumeticola Jord. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia ebneri Zimm. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia ecalcarata Steud. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris elegans C.Pope ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia eynensis Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia glaucescens Baker [unknown]
  • Aquilegia glaucophylla Steud. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia huteri Borbás [unknown]
  • Aquilegia inversa Mill. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia longisepala Zimmeter [unknown]
  • Aquilegia mollis Jeanb. ex Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia nemoralis Jord. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia nigricans ebneri (Zimmeter) Beck [unknown]
  • Aquilegia nivea Baumg. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Aquilegia ochroleuca Baumg. ex Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia platysepala Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia plena hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia praecox Jord. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia recticornu Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia ruscinonensis Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris corniculata (Vill.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia silvestris Neck. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia speciosa Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia stellata hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia subalpina Boreau [unknown]
  • Aquilegia sylvestris Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia versicolor Salisb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris aggericola (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris aggericola (Jord.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris albiflora Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris arbascensis (Timb.-Lagr.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris arbascensis (Timb.-Lagr.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris collina (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris collina (Jord.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris cornuta Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris cyclophylla (Jeanb. & Timb.-Lagr.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris cyclophylla (Jeanb. & Timb.-Lagr.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris dumeticola (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris dumeticola (Jord.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris ebneri (Zimmeter) Beck [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris eynensis Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris glabella Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris glabra Heuff. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris glandulosopilosa Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris hispanica Willk. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris huteri Fiori [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris incisa Beck [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris longisepala (Zimmeter) Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris mollis (Jeanb. ex Timb.-Lagr.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris mollis (Jeanb. ex Timb.-Lagr.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris nemoralis (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris nemoralis (Jord.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris nivea (Baumg. ex Baker) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris notabilis Beck [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris ochroleuca Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris parviflora Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris platysepala (Rchb.) Mert. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris praecox (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris praecox (Jord.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris pratensis Kitt. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris pseudoatrata Erdner [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris rifiensis Pau [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris ruscinonensis (Jeanb. & Timb.-Lagr.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris ruscinonensis (Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris stellata Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris subalpina (Boreau) Zimmeter [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris subalpina (Boreau) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris subtomentosa Čelak. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris sylvestris Schur [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris varia Neilr. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia winterbottomiana Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilina vulgaris Bubani [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris hispanica (Willk.) Heywood [unknown]
  • Aquilegia alba Huftelen [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris longisepala (Zimm.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris subalpina (Boreau) B.Bock [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia vulgaris (also called common 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 vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used for cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia vulgaris 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 vulgaris 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 vulgaris

Aquilegia vulgaris is native to Europe and can be found in countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

Aquilegia vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia vulgaris?

Aquilegia vulgaris

What is the common name of Aquilegia vulgaris?

Common Columbine

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia vulgaris?

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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