Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
chrysotrichum
ID:
640560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51: 488 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639892



Common Names

  • Golden-Haired Delphinium
  • Golden-Haired Larkspur
  • Golden-Haired Larkspur Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium tsarongense patentipilum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinium chrysotrichum chrysotrichum [unknown]

Description

Delphinium chrysotrichum (also called golden-haired larkspur, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, where it is found in open meadows and grasslands. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 0.5–1.5 m tall, with deeply divided leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium chrysotrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delphinium chrysotrichum var. tsarongense (Hand.-Mazz.) W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium chrysotrichum 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 chrysotrichum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring and replant. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should appear in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Delphinium chrysotrichum

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

Delphinium chrysotrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium chrysotrichum?

Delphinium chrysotrichum

What is the common name of Delphinium chrysotrichum?

Golden-haired larkspur

What type of plant is Delphinium chrysotrichum?

Perennial herb

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-2759597: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.