Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
mollifolium
ID:
641065

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(1): 31 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640397

Common Names

  • Soft-leaved Larkspur
  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Tall Larkspur

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Description

Delphinium mollifolium (also called soft-leaved larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with tall, erect stems and bright blue flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, and is commonly found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium mollifolium is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive blue flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium mollifolium has white to pale blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium mollifolium is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Delphinium mollifolium

Delphinium mollifolium can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Delphinium mollifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium mollifolium?

Delphinium mollifolium

What is the common name of Delphinium mollifolium?

Soft-leaved larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium mollifolium?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Delphinium genus

Delphinium aconiti, Delphinium acutidentatum, Delphinium aemulans, Delphinium afghanicum, Delphinium ajacis, Delphinium alabamicum, Delphinium albiflorum, Delphinium albocoeruleum, Delphinium albomarginatum, Delphinium alpestre, Delphinium altissimum, Delphinium ambiguum, Delphinium anatolicum, Delphinium andersonii, Delphinium andesicola, Delphinium angustipaniculatum, Delphinium anthoroideum, Delphinium anthriscifolium, Delphinium antoninum, Delphinium apolanum, Delphinium aquilegifolium, Delphinium arcuatum, Delphinium armeniacum, Delphinium aucheri, Delphinium austriacum, Delphinium autumnale, Delphinium axilliflorum, Delphinium bakeri, Delphinium balansae, Delphinium balcanicum, Delphinium barbatum, Delphinium barbeyi, Delphinium barlykense, Delphinium barrancae, Delphinium batalinii, Delphinium batangense, Delphinium beesianum, Delphinium bhutanicum, Delphinium bicarpellatum, Delphinium bicolor, Delphinium bicornutum, Delphinium biternatum, Delphinium bolosii, Delphinium bovei, Delphinium brachycentrum, Delphinium bracteosum, Delphinium brevicorne, Delphinium brevisepalum, Delphinium brunonianum, Delphinium bucharicum,

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-2760074: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.