columbine, Granny's Bonnet
Aquilegia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Columbine, Granny's Bonnet, scientifically known as Aquilegia, is a captivating genus of flowering plants celebrated for their unique, spurred petals. Belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, these resilient perennials thrive in varied habitats, offering stunning ornamental beauty and historical significance in traditional herbal practices and diverse botanical gardens worldwide.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Columbine · Columbines · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- columbine
- columbines
- granny's bonnets
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AquilegiaRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Aquilegias
- Colombinas
German:
- Akeleien
- Akelei
- Akeleien
French:
- Ancolie
- ancolies
- Ancolie
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Aquilegia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Aquilegia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several northern European territories. It can be found growing within the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is present across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The range also extends further north into the regions of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical presence in Northern Europe.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Aquilegia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica