Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
staphisagria
ID:
641428

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 531 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640760

Common Names

  • Staphisagria Larkspur
  • Staphisagria Delphinium
  • Staphisagria Giant Larkspur

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Synonyms

  • Staphisagria hirtella Jord. [unknown]
  • Staphisagria moschata Jord. [unknown]
  • Staphisagria macrosperma Spach [unknown]

Description

Delphinium staphisagria (also called Stavesacre, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with blue, pink, or white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium staphisagria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium staphisagria has bright blue flowers with pink centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium staphisagria is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed in spring or autumn. Deadhead to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Delphinium staphisagria

Delphinium staphisagria can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

Delphinium staphisagria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium staphisagria?

Delphinium staphisagria

What is the family of Delphinium staphisagria?

Ranunculaceae

What is the native range of Delphinium staphisagria?

Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa

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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