Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hutchinsoniae
ID:
640883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 78: 379 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640215



Common Names

  • Hutchinsoniae Larkspur
  • Hutchinsoniae Delphinium
  • Hutchinsoniae Candle Larkspur


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Description

Delphinium hutchinsoniae (also called Hutchinson's 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 hutchinsoniae 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 hutchinsoniae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium hutchinsoniae 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 hutchinsoniae

Delphinium hutchinsoniae can be found in China.

Delphinium hutchinsoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium hutchinsoniae?

Delphinium hutchinsoniae

What is the family of Delphinium hutchinsoniae?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Delphinium hutchinsoniae 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,

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