Herb latin name: Delphinium caeruleum


Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)



Medicinal use of Delphinium caeruleum:

The roots have been used to kill maggots in the wounds of goats.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
30 cm
(11 3/4 inch)

Flowering:
July to
August

Habitat of the herb:

Alpine areas from 2500 to 5000 metres.

Other uses of Delphinium caeruleum:

A parasiticide is obtained from the leaves and roots. It is quite toxic and so is for external use only.

Propagation of the herb:

Seed - sow March/April in a cold frame or May outdoors. Keep moist and in a shady position until germination takes place. The seed has a limited viability so it should be stored in a sealed container at about 3°C. Temperatures above 15°C inhibit germination. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 9 weeks at 15°C. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Cuttings of basal shoots in April/May, taken before they become hollow at the base, and planted in a cold frame. Division in spring or early autumn.

Cultivation of Delphinium caeruleum:

Alpine areas from 2500 to 5000 metres.

Known hazards of Delphinium caeruleum:

All parts of the plant are toxic. The plant is most toxic when it is young.

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.