Delphinium ternatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternatum
ID:
641479
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 421 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640811
Common Names
- Ternate Larkspur
- Ternate Delphinium
- Ternatum Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium ternatum (also called Dwarf Larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall flowering stalks with blue, white, or pink flowers. It is found in moist meadows, woods, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium ternatum is a popular garden flower, often used in flower beds and borders. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees, making them a great addition to any garden. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium ternatum has a white flower with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium ternatum 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 ternatum
Delphinium ternatum can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Delphinium ternatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium ternatum?
Delphinium ternatum
What is the common name of Delphinium ternatum?
Ternate larkspur
What is the family of Delphinium ternatum?
Ranunculaceae
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-2760466: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Huth (1845-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huth' in the authors string.