Delphinium humilius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilius
ID:
640881
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 16: 156 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640213
Common Names
- Humilius Larkspur
- Humilius Delphinium
- Humilius Candle Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Delphinium pachycentrum humilius W.T.Wang [unknown]
Description
Delphinium humilius (also called humble larkspur, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in open meadows and grasslands. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with deeply divided leaves and blue, pink, or white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium humilius 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium humilius 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 humilius is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers full sun and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is done by division of the rootstock. It blooms in the summer with blue, white, or pink flowers.
Where to Find Delphinium humilius
Delphinium humilius can be found in Turkey.
Delphinium humilius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium humilius?
Delphinium humilius
What is the family of Delphinium humilius?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Delphinium humilius native to?
Central Asia
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-2759905: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.