Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Botanist 4: t. 181 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541351
Common Names
- Fragrant Columbine
- Fragrant Granny's Bonnet
- Fragrant Larkspur
Synonyms
- Aquilegia glauca Lindl. [unknown]
- Aquilegia glauca himalayica Rapaics [unknown]
- Aquilegia kanaoriensis suaveolens Cambess. [unknown]
- Aquilegia suaveolens Brühl [unknown]
- Aquilegia vulgaris fragrans (Benth.) Aitch. [unknown]
- Aquilegia vulgaris glauca Brühl [unknown]
- Aquilegia vulgaris himalaica Brühl [unknown]
- Aquilegia vulgaris suaveolens Brühl [unknown]
- Aquilegia fragrans fragrans [unknown]
- Aquilegia vulgaris fragrans (Benth.) Brühl [deprecated]
Description
Aquilegia fragrans (also called Fragrant Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with showy flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aquilegia fragrans is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, including treating skin disorders, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aquilegia fragrans var. kanawarensis (Jacquem. ex Cambess.) Riedl
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aquilegia fragrans is a bell-shaped bloom, with five petals in shades of purple and white. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aquilegia fragrans is a short-lived perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the root crown. Seeds should be sown in spring and division of the root crown should be done in late summer.
Where to Find Aquilegia fragrans
Aquilegia fragrans is native to the western United States and can be found in rocky and mountainous regions. It can also be purchased from nurseries and online retailers.
Aquilegia fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquilegia fragrans?
Aquilegia fragrans
What is the common name of Aquilegia fragrans?
Fragrant Columbine
What type of plant is Aquilegia fragrans?
Herbaceous perennial
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,
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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,