Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
carolinianum
ID:
640525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 155 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639857



Common Names

  • Carolina Delphinium
  • Carolina Larkspur
  • Carolina Larkspur Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Delphinastrum carolinianum Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Delphinium americanum Mill. [unknown]
  • Delphinium azureum Michx. [unknown]
  • Delphinium azureum laxiflorum Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium azureum nortonianum (Mack. & Bush) E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Delphinium azureum vimineum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Delphinium carolinianum crispum L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Delphinium carolinianum nortonianum (Mack. & Bush) L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Delphinium nortonianum Mack. & Bush [unknown]
  • Delphinium simplex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Delphinium carolinianum carolinianum [unknown]
  • Delphinium carolinianum carolinianum [unknown]
  • Delphidium azureum Raf. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium carolinianum (also called Carolina Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern 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 the eastern United States and Canada.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delphinium carolinianum sub. vimineum (D.Don) M.J.Warnock
Delphinium carolinianum sub. virescens (Nutt.) R.E.Brooks

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium carolinianum 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 carolinianum 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 carolinianum

Delphinium carolinianum can be found in the southeastern United States.

Delphinium carolinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium carolinianum?

Delphinium carolinianum

What is the common name of Delphinium carolinianum?

Carolina larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium carolinianum?

Delphinium carolinianum is native to the eastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida

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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