Delphinium hellenicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hellenicum
ID:
640842
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pawł.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 9: 442 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640174
Common Names
- Hellenicum Larkspur
- Hellenicum Delphinium
- Hellenic Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium hellenicum (also called 'Hellenic Larkspur', 'Hellenic 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 hellenicum 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 hellenicum has bright blue flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium hellenicum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clump or by taking cuttings from the stems. It can also be propagated by seed, but this method is less reliable.
Where to Find Delphinium hellenicum
Delphinium hellenicum can be found in Greece.
Delphinium hellenicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium hellenicum?
Delphinium hellenicum
What is the common name of Delphinium hellenicum?
Hellenic larkspur
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium hellenicum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2759868: Based on the initial data import
Bogumił Pawłowski (1898-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pawł.' in the authors string.