Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 55 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640895
Common Names
- Vestitum Larkspur
- Vestitum Delphinium
- Vestitum Larkspur
Synonyms
- Delphinium chitralicum Qureshi & Chaudhri [unknown]
- Delphinium rectivenium Royle [unknown]
- Delphinium vestitum sphenolobum Bruhl ex Huth [unknown]
Description
Delphinium vestitum (also called 'Clothed Delphinium', among many other common names) is a tall perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect flowering stem. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium vestitum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive blue flowers and is often used to attract pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium vestitum has bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple in color. The flowers have four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delphinium vestitum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Delphinium vestitum
Delphinium vestitum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.
Delphinium vestitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium vestitum?
Delphinium vestitum
What is the common name of Delphinium vestitum?
Vestite larkspur
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium vestitum?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
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,