Delphinium pycnocentrum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnocentrum
ID:
641296
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 379 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640628
Common Names
- Pycnocentrum Larkspur
- Pycnocentrum Delphinium
- Pycnocentrum Larkspur
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- Delphinium lankongense Franch. [unknown]
- Delphinium pycnocentrum lankongense (Franch.) Huth [unknown]
Description
Delphinium pycnocentrum (also called clustered 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 pycnocentrum 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 pycnocentrum has deep blue 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium pycnocentrum 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 pycnocentrum
Delphinium pycnocentrum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400-4,500 m.
Delphinium pycnocentrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium pycnocentrum?
Delphinium pycnocentrum
What are the common names of Delphinium pycnocentrum?
Pygmy larkspur, Pygmy delphinium
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium pycnocentrum?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760295: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.