Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
armeniacum
ID:
640394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Huth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 380 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639726



Common Names

  • Armeniacum Delphinium
  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Mountain Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Consolida armeniaca (Stapf ex Huth) Schrödinger [unknown]

Description

Delphinium armeniacum (also called Armenian Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Armenia and Turkey. It has deeply lobed leaves and tall spikes of blue, purple, or white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium armeniacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and is known for its attractive blue, purple, or white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium armeniacum has blue-violet flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium armeniacum is a perennial that grows up to 4 feet tall and produces blue flowers in the summer. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Delphinium armeniacum

Delphinium armeniacum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Delphinium armeniacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium armeniacum?

Delphinium armeniacum

What is the common name of Delphinium armeniacum?

Armenian larkspur

What type of plant is Delphinium armeniacum?

Perennial herb

Species in the Delphinium genus

Delphinium aconiti, Delphinium acutidentatum, Delphinium aemulans, Delphinium afghanicum, Delphinium ajacis, Delphinium alabamicum, Delphinium albiflorum, Delphinium albocoeruleum, Delphinium albomarginatum, Delphinium alpestre, Delphinium altissimum, Delphinium ambiguum, Delphinium anatolicum, Delphinium andersonii, Delphinium andesicola, Delphinium angustipaniculatum, Delphinium anthoroideum, Delphinium anthriscifolium, Delphinium antoninum, Delphinium apolanum, Delphinium aquilegifolium, Delphinium arcuatum, Delphinium armeniacum, Delphinium aucheri, Delphinium austriacum, Delphinium autumnale, Delphinium axilliflorum, Delphinium bakeri, Delphinium balansae, Delphinium balcanicum, Delphinium barbatum, Delphinium barbeyi, Delphinium barlykense, Delphinium barrancae, Delphinium batalinii, Delphinium batangense, Delphinium beesianum, Delphinium bhutanicum, Delphinium bicarpellatum, Delphinium bicolor, Delphinium bicornutum, Delphinium biternatum, Delphinium bolosii, Delphinium bovei, Delphinium brachycentrum, Delphinium bracteosum, Delphinium brevicorne, Delphinium brevisepalum, Delphinium brunonianum, Delphinium bucharicum,

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Ernst Huth (1845-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:710412-1: Based on the initial data import