Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
austriacum
ID:
640399

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pawł.) Starm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Steiermark 1: 84 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639731



Common Names

  • Austriacum Delphinium
  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Mountain Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium austriacum stiriacum (Pawł.) Starm. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum austriacum Pawł. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum stiriacum Pawł. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium austriacum (also called Austrian 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 austriacum 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 austriacum 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 austriacum is a perennial flower with tall, spiky blooms. It is native to Europe and is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Delphinium austriacum

Delphinium austriacum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Delphinium austriacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium austriacum?

Delphinium austriacum

What is the common name of Delphinium austriacum?

Austrian larkspur

What type of plant is Delphinium austriacum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2759442: Based on the initial data import
Bogumił Pawłowski (1898-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pawł.' in the authors string.
Walter Karl Mucher (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Starm.' in the authors string.