Delphinium glandulosum
Delphinium glandulosum, commonly known as the glandular larkspur, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific montane regions. Renowned for its striking floral displays, this plant holds significant botanical interest. While used in traditional herbal practices, its potent alkaloids require careful handling due to their high toxicity and medicinal complexity.
- Scientific name: Delphinium glandulosum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Delphinium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Delphinium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. Within the Caucasus, its presence is specifically noted in the Transcaucasus region. Moving towards Western Asia, it can be found spanning the area from Lebanon to Syria. Furthermore, the species is also distributed across Türkiye. Together, these locations define the primary natural range of Delphinium glandulosum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |