Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
brachycentrum
ID:
640468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 60 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639800



Common Names

  • Brachycentrum Delphinium
  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Mountain Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium alatum A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Delphinium blaisdellii Eastw. [unknown]
  • Delphinium brachycentrum maydellianum (Trautv.) Jurtzev [unknown]
  • Delphinium brachycentrum pallidum Lepage [unknown]
  • Delphinium maydellianum Trautv. [unknown]
  • Delphinium nutans A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Delphinium ruthiae A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Delphinium staphydium St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Delphinium stenosepalum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Delphinium cheilanthum brachycentrum (Ledeb.) Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium cheilanthum middendorffii (Trautv.) Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium cheilanthum middendorffii (Trautv.) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Delphinium brachycentrum beringii Jurtzev [unknown]

Description

Delphinium brachycentrum (also called short-centered larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. 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 brachycentrum 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 brachycentrum has bright blue flowers with a white eye. The flowers are borne in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium brachycentrum is a hardy perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or early autumn.

Where to Find Delphinium brachycentrum

Delphinium brachycentrum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Delphinium brachycentrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium brachycentrum?

Delphinium brachycentrum

What is the common name of Delphinium brachycentrum?

Short-spurred larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium brachycentrum?

Delphinium brachycentrum is native to the western United States, from California to Montana

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,

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