Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Marquand & Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 156 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640162
Common Names
- Gyalanum Larkspur
- Gyalanum Delphinium
- Gyalan Larkspur
Synonyms
- Delphinium kawaguchii Tamura [unknown]
- Delphinium lasiocarpum Tamura [unknown]
Description
Delphinium gyalanum (also called 'Gyalanum Larkspur', 'Gyalanum Delphinium', 'Blue Larkspur', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall, erect stems with blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in the western United States and Canada.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium gyalanum is a popular garden plant, often used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium gyalanum has a flower that is typically blue or purple in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delphinium gyalanum can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.
Where to Find Delphinium gyalanum
Delphinium gyalanum can be found in Turkey.
Delphinium gyalanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium gyalanum?
Delphinium gyalanum
What is the common name of Delphinium gyalanum?
Gyalan's larkspur
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium gyalanum?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,