Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
cardinale
ID:
640519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 81: t. 4887 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639851



Common Names

  • Cardinal Delphinium
  • Cardinal Larkspur
  • Cardinal Larkspur Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium cardinale angustifolium Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium coccineum Torr. [unknown]
  • Delphinium flammeum Kellogg [unknown]

Description

Delphinium cardinale (also called Scarlet Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has deeply lobed leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas in the understory of forests and is widespread in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium cardinale 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 cardinale has a flower that is a deep 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 cardinale 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 cardinale

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

Delphinium cardinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium cardinale?

Delphinium cardinale

What is the common name of Delphinium cardinale?

Cardinal larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium cardinale?

Delphinium cardinale 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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