Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
542136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brühl) Falc. ex Munz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 7(1): 24. 1946

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541468

Common Names

  • Aquilegia nivalis
  • Snowy Columbine
  • Snowy Columbine Plant

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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia glauca nivalis Baker [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris nivalis Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris paradoxa Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia vulgaris saccocentra Brühl [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia nivalis (also called Snow Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia nivalis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia nivalis has five petals, which are usually white or pale pink. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia nivalis can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Aquilegia nivalis

Aquilegia nivalis can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.

Aquilegia nivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia nivalis?

Aquilegia nivalis

What is the common name of Aquilegia nivalis?

Snowy Columbine

What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia nivalis?

Woodlands and meadows

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

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644918: Based on the initial data import
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.
Hugh Falconer (1808-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Falc.' in the authors string.
Paul Johannes Brühl (1855-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brühl' in the authors string.