Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
lineapetalum
ID:
640977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Univ. Colorado Stud., Ser. D, Phys. Sci. 2: 126 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640309



Common Names

  • Delphinium Lineapetalum
  • Linear-Petaled Larkspur
  • Linear-Petaled Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium lineapetalum klickitatense Ewan [unknown]
  • Delphinium lineapetalum viscidum Ewan [unknown]
  • Delphinium nuttallianum lineapetalum (Ewan) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium lineapetalum (also called Line-Petal 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 lineapetalum 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 lineapetalum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium lineapetalum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Delphinium lineapetalum

Delphinium lineapetalum is native to the Caucasus region.

Delphinium lineapetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium lineapetalum?

Delphinium lineapetalum

What is the common name of Delphinium lineapetalum?

Line-petal Larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium lineapetalum?

Meadows, grasslands, 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,