Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 8: 262 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640645
Common Names
- Rangtang Delphinium
- Rangtangense Delphinium
- Rangtangense Larkspur
Description
Delphinium rangtangense (also called Rangtang Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with blue, pink, or white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium rangtangense 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 rangtangense has deep blue 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delphinium rangtangense 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 rangtangense
Delphinium rangtangense can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400-4,500 m.
Delphinium rangtangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium rangtangense?
Delphinium rangtangense
What are the common names of Delphinium rangtangense?
Rangtang larkspur, Rangtang delphinium
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium rangtangense?
Mountain meadows and forest clearings in the Rangtang region of China
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,