Delphinium lanigerum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigerum
ID:
640947
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 10 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640279
Common Names
- Lanigerum Larkspur
- Lanigerum Delphinium
- Lanigerum Candle Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium lanigerum (also called Woolly 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 lanigerum 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 lanigerum has flowers that are usually blue, white, or purple and have five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower bud at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium lanigerum is a perennial herb native to Turkey. 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 lanigerum
Delphinium lanigerum 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 lanigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium lanigerum?
Delphinium lanigerum
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium lanigerum?
It is native to western North America.
What are the common names of Delphinium lanigerum?
Common names include Woolly larkspur, Woolly 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2759967: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.