Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
dolichocentroides
ID:
640666

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Sin. 10: 159 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639998



Common Names

  • Larkspur
  • Delphinium
  • Dolichocentroides Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium dolichocentroides parvifolium W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinium dolichocentroides dolichocentroides [unknown]

Description

Delphinium dolichocentroides (also called long-centered larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with tall, erect stems and blue flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium dolichocentroides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine, as it contains compounds that have been found to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delphinium dolichocentroides var. leiogynum W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium dolichocentroides has blue-violet flowers with a white eye, and the seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium dolichocentroides 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 dolichocentroides

Delphinium dolichocentroides is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.

Delphinium dolichocentroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium dolichocentroides?

Delphinium dolichocentroides

What is the common name of Delphinium dolichocentroides?

Long-spurred larkspur

What type of plant is Delphinium dolichocentroides?

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-2759697: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.