Delphinium rutoense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rutoense
ID:
641340
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.T.Pan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Rep. Invest. Fl. Fauna Ah Li : 128 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640672
Common Names
- Ruto Delphinium
- Rutoense Delphinium
- Rutoense Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium rutoense (also called Ruto larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist meadows and grasslands at altitudes of 2,500-3,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium rutoense is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive blue-violet flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and borders, and is often grown in containers. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium rutoense has a bright purple flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Delphinium rutoense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Delphinium rutoense
Delphinium rutoense can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400-4,500 m.
Delphinium rutoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium rutoense?
Delphinium rutoense
What are the common names of Delphinium rutoense?
Ruto larkspur, Ruto delphinium
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium rutoense?
Mountain meadows and forest clearings in the Ruto 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760335: Based on the initial data import
Jin Tang Pan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Pan' in the authors string.