Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 159 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640729
Common Names
- Sinopentagynum Larkspur
- Sinopentagynum Delphinium
- Sinopentagynum Giant Larkspur
Description
Delphinium sinopentagynum (also called Sinopentagynum 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 sinopentagynum 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 sinopentagynum has bright purple flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delphinium sinopentagynum is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed in spring or autumn. Deadhead to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Delphinium sinopentagynum
Delphinium sinopentagynum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.
Delphinium sinopentagynum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium sinopentagynum?
Delphinium sinopentagynum
What is the family of Delphinium sinopentagynum?
Ranunculaceae
What is the native range of Delphinium sinopentagynum?
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,