Aquilegia sternbergii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sternbergii
ID:
542235
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. : 749 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541567
Common Names
- Sternberg's Columbine
- Sternberg's Aquilegia
- Sternbergii Columbine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aquilegia sternbergii (also called Sternberg's columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western North America. It has deeply divided, bluish-green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aquilegia sternbergii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aquilegia sternbergii is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals in shades of blue, purple, or white. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate plants with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aquilegia sternbergii 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 sternbergii
Aquilegia sternbergii can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Aquilegia sternbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquilegia sternbergii?
Aquilegia sternbergii
What is the common name of Aquilegia sternbergii?
Sternberg's Columbine
What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia sternbergii?
It is native to the western United States and Canada.
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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References
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:709024-1: Based on the initial data import