Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
641280

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 4: 641 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640612



Common Names

  • Downy Larkspur
  • Hairy Larkspur
  • Downy Delphinium


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Synonyms

  • Consolida loscosii (Costa) Holub [unknown]
  • Consolida pubescens Soó [unknown]
  • Consolida pubescens dissitiflora (Coss.) Dubuis [unknown]
  • Delphinium ambiguum Loisel. [unknown]
  • Delphinium hispanicum Reut. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Delphinium loscosii Costa [unknown]
  • Delphinium orientale Loscos [unknown]
  • Delphinium pubescens Loscos [unknown]
  • Consolida pubescens loscosii (Costa) P.W.Ball & Heywood [unknown]

Description

Delphinium pubescens (also called hairy larkspur, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows in many types of habitats, including open woodlands, chaparral, and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium pubescens is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its roots and leaves being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium pubescens has blue-violet flowers with white centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium pubescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in cooler climates.

Where to Find Delphinium pubescens

Delphinium pubescens can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400-4,500 m.

Delphinium pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium pubescens?

Delphinium pubescens

What is the common name of Delphinium pubescens?

Downy Larkspur

What is the optimal growing environment for Delphinium pubescens?

Delphinium pubescens prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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,