Delphinium paradoxum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
641182
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Naturf. Vereins Riga 1: 124 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640514
Common Names
- Paradoxum Delphinium
- Paradoxum Larkspur
- Paradoxum Larkspur Delphinium
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- Consolida paradoxa Nevski [unknown]
- Consolida rugulosa paradoxa (Bunge) Iranshahr [valid]
Description
Delphinium paradoxum (also called Paradoxical Larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with blue or white flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows and grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium paradoxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium paradoxum has a flower with five petals that are usually blue, white, or purple. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Delphinium paradoxum is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Delphinium paradoxum
Delphinium paradoxum can be found in western North America.
Delphinium paradoxum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium paradoxum?
Delphinium paradoxum
What is the common name of Delphinium paradoxum?
Paradox Delphinium
What is the family of Delphinium paradoxum?
Ranunculaceae
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
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:710881-1: Based on the initial data import