Delphinium montanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
641069
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 5: 641 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640401
Common Names
- Mountain Larkspur
- Tall Larkspur
- Soft-leaved Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium montanum (also called mountain larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with tall, erect stems and bright blue flowers. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is commonly found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium montanum is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium montanum has white to pale blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium montanum 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 montanum
Delphinium montanum can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Delphinium montanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium montanum?
Delphinium montanum
What is the common name of Delphinium montanum?
Mountain Larkspur
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium montanum?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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-2760078: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.