Delphinium sparsiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsiflorum
ID:
641414
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 23: 307 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640746
Common Names
- Sparse-flowered Larkspur
- Sparse-flowered Delphinium
- Sparse-flowered Giant Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium sparsiflorum (also called Sparse-flowered Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the United States. 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 sparsiflorum 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 sparsiflorum has bright purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.
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Delphinium sparsiflorum 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 sparsiflorum
Delphinium sparsiflorum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.
Delphinium sparsiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium sparsiflorum?
Delphinium sparsiflorum
What is the family of Delphinium sparsiflorum?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Delphinium sparsiflorum found?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal
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-2760403: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.