Delphinium balcanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balcanicum
ID:
640415
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pawł.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 9: 439 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639747
Common Names
- Balcanicum Delphinium
- Mountain Larkspur
- Mountain Delphinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium balcanicum (also called Balkan larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkans. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with blue-purple flowers. It grows in open, dry meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium balcanicum 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 balcanicum 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 balcanicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Delphinium balcanicum
Delphinium balcanicum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Delphinium balcanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium balcanicum?
Delphinium balcanicum
What is the common name of Delphinium balcanicum?
Balkan Larkspur
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium balcanicum?
Woodlands, grasslands, and meadows
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-2759458: Based on the initial data import
Bogumił Pawłowski (1898-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pawł.' in the authors string.