Status:
valid
Authors:
Munz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 7: 141 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541381
Common Names
- Hinckley's Columbine
- Hinckley's Granny's Bonnet
- Hinckley's Larkspur
Synonyms
- Aquilegia chrysantha hinckleyana (Munz) E.J.Lott [unknown]
Description
Aquilegia hinckleyana (also called Hinckley's 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 hinckleyana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aquilegia hinckleyana is a bell-shaped bloom, with five petals in shades of blue and white. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aquilegia hinckleyana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aquilegia hinckleyana
Aquilegia hinckleyana 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 hinckleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquilegia hinckleyana?
Aquilegia hinckleyana
What is the common name of Aquilegia hinckleyana?
Hinckley Columbine
What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia hinckleyana?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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 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,