Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
caeruleum
ID:
640490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacquem. ex Cambess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 7 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639822



Common Names

  • Caeruleum Delphinium
  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Mountain Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium beesianum malacotrichum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum kunawarense Brühl [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum tsangense Brühl [unknown]
  • Delphinium caeruleum album W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinium caeruleum caeruleum [unknown]

Description

Delphinium caeruleum (also called blue 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 caeruleum has been used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including respiratory and digestive issues. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delphinium caeruleum var. obtusilobum Brühl ex Huth

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium caeruleum 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 caeruleum 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 caeruleum

Delphinium caeruleum can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Delphinium caeruleum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium caeruleum?

Delphinium caeruleum

What is the common name of Delphinium caeruleum?

Blue larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium caeruleum?

Delphinium caeruleum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2759529: Based on the initial data import
Victor Jacquemont (1801-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquem.' in the authors string.
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.