Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
oreophilum
ID:
641154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 412 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640486

Common Names

  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Tall Larkspur
  • Oreophilous Larkspur

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Synonyms

  • Delphinium nevskii Zakirov [unknown]
  • Delphinium oreophilum rotundifolia (Afan.) Soskov & Fakhrieva [unknown]
  • Delphinium rotundifolium Afan. [unknown]
  • Delphinium oreophilum rotundifolium Sosk. & Fachrieva [unknown]
  • Delphinium oreophilum rotundifolium Ovcz. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium oreophilum (also called mountain larkspur, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows in many types of habitats, including open woodlands, chaparral, and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium oreophilum is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive blue-violet flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and borders, and is often grown in containers. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium oreophilum has a flower with five petals that are usually blue, white, or purple. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium oreophilum is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Delphinium oreophilum

Delphinium oreophilum can be found in the Himalayas.

Delphinium oreophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium oreophilum?

Delphinium oreophilum

What is the common name of Delphinium oreophilum?

Oreophilum Delphinium

What is the family of Delphinium oreophilum?

Ranunculaceae

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,

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