Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
purpusii
ID:
641293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 27: 444 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640625

Common Names

  • Purpus' Larkspur
  • Purpusii Delphinium
  • Purpusii Larkspur

Searching for Delphinium purpusii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Delphinium roseum A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Delphinium purpusii (also called Purpus' 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 purpusii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its roots and leaves being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium purpusii has deep purple flowers with white centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.

Searching for Delphinium purpusii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium purpusii is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in cooler climates.

Where to Find Delphinium purpusii

Delphinium purpusii can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400-4,500 m.

Delphinium purpusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium purpusii?

Delphinium purpusii

What are the common names of Delphinium purpusii?

Purpus' larkspur, Purpus' delphinium

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium purpusii?

Mountain meadows and forest clearings in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Ranges

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