Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(1): 1 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640941
Common Names
- Delphinium xichangense
- Xichang Delphinium
- Xichang Larkspur
Description
Delphinium xichangense (also called Xichang Delphinium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to China and is found in grassy slopes, shrublands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium xichangense 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 xichangense has bright blue flowers with white centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green foliage.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delphinium xichangense is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a bright, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out as they grow. Division of the root clump should be done in early spring or fall. The root clump should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in individual containers.
Where to Find Delphinium xichangense
Delphinium xichangense can be found in the Sichuan Province of China.
Delphinium xichangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium xichangense?
Delphinium xichangense
What is the common name of Delphinium xichangense?
Xichang larkspur
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium xichangense?
It is native to 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,