Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
camptocarpum
ID:
640509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 58 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639841



Common Names

  • Camp-Fruited Delphinium
  • Camp-Fruited Larkspur
  • Camp-Fruited Larkspur Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Consolida camptocarpa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Nevski [unknown]
  • Consolida songorica (Kar. & Kir.) Nevski [unknown]
  • Delphinium songoricum (Kar. & Kir.) Nevski [unknown]
  • Delphinium camptocarpum dasycarpum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Delphinium camptocarpum leiocarpum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Delphinium camptocarpum songoricum Kar. & Kir. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium camptocarpum (also called 'Carpet Larkspur', among many other common names) is a tall, perennial herb native to California. It grows in moist, shady areas and has tall, slender stems with blue, white, or pink flowers. It is a popular choice for gardens and terrariums.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium camptocarpum is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium camptocarpum has a flower that is a bright blue-violet color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium camptocarpum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root ball. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is a slow process and may take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Delphinium camptocarpum

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

Delphinium camptocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium camptocarpum?

Delphinium camptocarpum

What is the common name of Delphinium camptocarpum?

Bent-fruited larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium camptocarpum?

Delphinium camptocarpum 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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:710467-1: Based on the initial data import