Delphinium aucheri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aucheri
ID:
640398
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 16: 362 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639730
Common Names
- Aucheri Delphinium
- Mountain Larkspur
- Mountain Delphinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Consolida aucheri (Boiss.) Iranshahr [unknown]
- Delphinium persicum aucheri (Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Delphinium aucheri (also called Aucher's Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. 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 aucheri 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 aucheri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium aucheri 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 aucheri
Delphinium aucheri can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Delphinium aucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium aucheri?
Delphinium aucheri
What is the common name of Delphinium aucheri?
Aucher's larkspur
What type of plant is Delphinium aucheri?
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:710415-1: Based on the initial data import