Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
siamense
ID:
641384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Munz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 49: 116 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640716



Common Names

  • Siam Larkspur
  • Siam Delphinium
  • Siam Giant Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium stapeliosum siamense Craib [unknown]
  • Delphinium stapeliosmum siamense W.G.Craib [unknown]

Description

Delphinium siamense (also called Siamese 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 siamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium siamense has a deep lavender flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium siamense is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through division of clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Delphinium siamense

Delphinium siamense can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

Delphinium siamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium siamense?

Delphinium siamense

What is the family of Delphinium siamense?

Ranunculaceae

What is the native range of Delphinium siamense?

Thailand

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-2760376: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.