Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
lacostei
ID:
640944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danguy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 21: 50 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640276



Common Names

  • Lacostei Larkspur
  • Lacostei Delphinium
  • Lacostei Candle Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium taxkorganense W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinium tetragynum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinium yechengense Chang Y.Yang & B.Wang [unknown]

Description

Delphinium lacostei (also called Lacoste's Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found growing in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces tall, erect stems with blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium lacostei is a popular garden flower and is often grown for its attractive blue, purple, or white flowers. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium lacostei has blue flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium lacostei is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Delphinium lacostei

Delphinium lacostei is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Delphinium lacostei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium lacostei?

Delphinium lacostei

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium lacostei?

It is native to western North America.

What are the common names of Delphinium lacostei?

Common names include Lacoste's larkspur, Lacoste's delphinium, and western delphinium.

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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