Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Verh. Zool.-Bot. Vereins Wien 3: 127 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541163
Common Names
- Bertoloni's Columbine
- Italian Columbine
- Aquilegia Bertolonii
Synonyms
- Aquilegia pyrenaica Rchb. [unknown]
- Aquilegia pyrenaica bertolonii (Schott) Brühl [unknown]
- Aquilegia pyrenaica bertolonii (Schott) Fiori [unknown]
- Aquilegia pyrenaica decipiens Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Aquilegia pyrenaica reuteri (Boiss.) Fiori [unknown]
- Aquilegia reuteri minor Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
Description
Aquilegia bertolonii (also called Bertoloni's columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white, pink, or blue flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aquilegia bertolonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aquilegia bertolonii flowers are usually white or pale pink, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aquilegia bertolonii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. It can also be propagated by division in the spring. Divide the clumps and replant in a sunny location.
Where to Find Aquilegia bertolonii
Aquilegia bertolonii is native to Italy and can be found in rocky and mountainous regions. It can also be purchased from nurseries and online retailers.
Aquilegia bertolonii FAQ
What are the common names of Aquilegia bertolonii?
Bertoloni's Columbine
What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia bertolonii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
What is the average height of Aquilegia bertolonii?
It can grow up to 30-45 cm in height
Species in the Aquilegia genus
Aquilegia alpina,
Aquilegia amaliae,
Aquilegia aragonensis,
Aquilegia atrata,
Aquilegia atrovinosa,
Aquilegia atwoodii,
Aquilegia aurea,
Aquilegia baltistanica,
Aquilegia baluchistanica,
Aquilegia barbaricina,
Aquilegia barnebyi,
Aquilegia bernardi,
Aquilegia bertolonii,
Aquilegia blecicii,
Aquilegia borodinii,
Aquilegia brevistyla,
Aquilegia buergeriana,
Aquilegia caerulea,
Aquilegia canadensis,
Aquilegia cazorlensis,
Aquilegia champagnatii,
Aquilegia chaplinei,
Aquilegia chitralensis,
Aquilegia chrysantha,
Aquilegia colchica,
Aquilegia confusa,
Aquilegia cottia,
Aquilegia cymosa,
Aquilegia desertorum,
Aquilegia desolaticola,
Aquilegia dichroa,
Aquilegia dinarica,
Aquilegia discolor,
Aquilegia ecalcarata,
Aquilegia einseleana,
Aquilegia elegantula,
Aquilegia euchroma,
Aquilegia eximia,
Aquilegia flabellata,
Aquilegia flavescens,
Aquilegia formosa,
Aquilegia fosteri,
Aquilegia fragrans,
Aquilegia ganboldii,
Aquilegia gegica,
Aquilegia glandulosa,
Aquilegia gracillima,
Aquilegia grata,
Aquilegia guarensis,
Aquilegia hinckleyana,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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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,
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Aconitum carmichaelii,
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