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Consolida regalis
  • Larkspur

an annual or biennial member of the Consolida genus in the family Ranunculaceae.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • ?
    Unknown
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Consolida regalis has 0 material uses listed
Consolida regalis has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

All parts of the plant are poisonous in large doses[1][2][3]. The seed is especially toxic[1].

Edible uses

There are no edible uses listed for Consolida regalis.

Material uses

A strong tincture of the fresh seed is used externally to kill lice and nits in the head and pubic hair[1][4][5][6]. It is also effective against aphids and thrips[7]. A good blue ink is obtained from the expressed juice of the petals together with a little alum[1]. It is made from the leaves according to another report[5]. It is also used as a dye[5] and is green when mixed with alum[8][4].

Unknown part

Dye
Ink
Insecticide
Parasiticide

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Larkspur was at one time used internally in the treatment of a range of diseases, but its only certain action is a violent purgative and nowadays it is only occasionally used in folk medicine[6]. It is of value, however, when used externally, to kill skin parasites[6]. The plant should be used with caution[9][2], see the notes above on toxicity.

The seed is anthelmintic, mildly diuretic, hypnotic, purgative and vasodilator[2]. It has been used internally in the treatment of spasmodic asthma and dropsy[1]. The flowers or the whole plant are mildly diuretic and hypotensive[9]. The expressed juice of the leaves has been considered an effective application to bleeding piles[1].

A conserve made from the flowers has been seen as a good remedy for children when subject to violent purging[1]. The juice of the flowers has also been used as a treatment for colic[1].

Unknown part

Anthelmintic
Diuretic
Hypnotic
Hypotensive
Purgative
Vasodilator

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in situ[10]. It can also be autumn sown in areas with mild winters, otherwise sow in succession from spring to early summer[10]. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks[10].

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Cultivation

An easily grown plant, it prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Plants succeeded when growing in a dry shady position in the hot dry summer of 1989[K].

A very ornamental plant[11]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[12]. Other reports say that it is a good companion for wheat[13][7]. A good bee plant[5].

Plants resent root disturbance and should not be transplanted[10].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Consolida regalis. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Consolida regalis.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Consolida regalis
Genus
Consolida
Family
Ranunculaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
[6][9][2][1]
Material uses & Functions
[1][4][5][6][7][8]
Botanic
[10]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
?
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
annual, biennial
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
0.5 x meters
Fertility
self fertile
Pollinators
Bees, Lepidoptera
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
hermaphrodite

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References

  1. ? 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.81.9 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
  2. ? 2.02.12.22.3 Lust. J. The Herb Book. Bantam books ISBN 0-553-23827-2 (1983-00-00)
  3. ? Frohne. D. and Pf?nder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Wolfe ISBN 0723408394 (1984-00-00)
  4. ? 4.04.14.2 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
  5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.4 Komarov. V. L. Flora of the USSR. Israel Program for Scientific Translation (1968-00-00)
  6. ? 6.06.16.26.36.4 Stuart. M. (Editor) The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism Orbis Publishing. London. ISBN 0-85613-067-2 (1979-00-00)
  7. ? 7.07.17.2 Riotte. L. Companion Planting for Successful Gardening. Garden Way, Vermont, USA. ISBN 0-88266-064-0 (1978-00-00)
  8. ? 8.08.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
  9. ? 9.09.19.2 Launert. E. Edible and Medicinal Plants. Hamlyn ISBN 0-600-37216-2 (1981-00-00)
  10. ? 10.010.110.210.310.4 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  11. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
  12. ? Hatfield. A. W. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd ISBN 0-584-10141-4 (1977-00-00)
  13. ? Philbrick H. and Gregg R. B. Companion Plants. Watkins (1979-00-00)

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Article requires citationsNo +
Article requires cleanupYes +
Belongs to familyRanunculaceae +
Belongs to genusConsolida +
Has common nameLarkspur +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has environmental toleranceDrought +
Has fertility typeSelf fertile +, Bee + and Lepidoptera +
Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
Has imageConsolida regalis 2 bgiu.jpg +
Has lifecycle typeAnnual + and Biennial +
Has material partUnknown part +
Has material useDye +, Ink +, Insecticide + and Parasiticide +
Has mature height0.5 +
Has medicinal partUnknown part +
Has medicinal useAnthelmintic +, Diuretic +, Hypnotic +, Hypotensive +, Purgative + and Vasodilator +
Has primary imageConsolida regalis 2 bgiu.jpg +
Has search nameconsolida regalis + and x +
Has shade toleranceLight shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomy nameConsolida regalis +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +