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Delphinium formosum
Scientific Name: Delphinium formosum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
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Delphinium formosum: Showy Larkspur
Delphinium formosum, also known as showy larkspur, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the genus Delphinium.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium formosum Boiss. & Huet
- Common Name: Showy Larkspur, Hardy Larkspur
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
This species was first described in 1856 by Pierre Edmond Boissier and Alfred Huet du Pavillon.
Morphological Characteristics
Delphinium formosum is a hardy herbaceous plant that produces purplish-blue flowers. It is known for its tall spikes of blue flowers, often used in garden backgrounds.
- Flowers: Produces purplish-blue flowers
Chemical Composition
Research indicates the presence of various compounds in Delphinium formosum, including:
- Norditerpenoid alkaloids (e.g., N-acetyldelectine)
- C19 alkaloids
- Benzoxepine derivatives
- Phenolic acids (e.g., trans-aconitic, p-hydroxybenzoic, p-coumaric, caffeic, and chlorogenic acids)
- Acylated kaempferol glycosides
Interactions with Other Organisms
Delphinium formosum is known to be a parent of the hybrid Delphinium x cultorum, along with D. elatum.
Further Information
Additional information can be found at:
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- International Plant Names Index
- USDA, NRCS (United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service)
- The Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK.