Difference between revisions of "Aquilegia formosa"

Fischer ex de Candolle

Prodr. 1: 50. 1824.

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--><span class="statement" id="st-d0_s0" data-properties="stem atypical some measurement;stem some measurement"><b>Stems </b>(15-) 30-100 cm.</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s1" data-properties="basal leaf architecture;basal leaf some measurement;basal leaf height or length or size"><b>Basal </b>leaves 2×-ternately compound, 10-40 cm, much shorter than stems;</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s2" data-properties="leaflet coloration;leaflet some measurement;leaflet coating">leaflets green adaxially, to 14-68 mm, not viscid (petioles and petiolules viscid in var. hypolasia);</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s3" data-properties="primary petiolule some measurement;primary petiolule pubescence;primary petiolule pubescence">primary petiolules 16-95 mm (leaflets not crowded), glabrous or pilose.</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s4" data-properties="flower orientation;flower orientation;flower orientation"><b>Flowers </b>nodding to pendent;</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s5" data-properties="sepal orientation;sepal coloration;sepal shape;sepal shape;sepal shape;sepal length;sepal width;apex shape;apex shape;apex shape">sepals perpendicular to floral axis, red, elliptic to lanceolate, 10-26 × 4-9 mm, apex broadly acute to acuminate;</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s6" data-properties="spur coloration;spur course;spur arrangement;spur some measurement;spur fragility or size;spur shape;blade coloration;blade shape;blade shape;blade prominence;blade length;blade width">petals: spurs red, straight, ± parallel, 13-21 mm, stout, abruptly narrowed near middle, blades yellow, oblong, rounded, or obsolete, 0-6 × 4-6 mm;</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s7" data-properties="stamen some measurement">stamens 12-17 mm.</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s8" data-properties="follicle atypical some measurement;follicle some measurement"><b>Follicles </b>15-25 (-29) mm;</span> <span class="statement" id="st-d0_s9" data-properties="beak some measurement">beak 9-12 mm.</span><!--
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--><span class="statement" id="st-undefined" data-properties=""><b>Stems </b>(15-)30-100 cm. <b>Basal</b> leaves 2×-ternately compound, 10-40 cm, much shorter than stems; leaflets green adaxially, to 14-68 mm, not viscid (petioles and petiolules viscid in var. hypolasia); primary petiolules 16-95 mm (leaflets not crowded), glabrous or pilose. <b>Flowers</b> nodding to pendent; sepals perpendicular to floral axis, red, elliptic to lanceolate, 10-26 × 4-9 mm, apex broadly acute to acuminate; petals: spurs red, straight, ± parallel, 13-21 mm, stout, abruptly narrowed near middle, blades yellow, oblong, rounded, or obsolete, 0-6 × 4-6 mm; stamens 12-17 mm. <b>Follicles</b> 15-25(-29) mm; beak 9-12 mm.</span><!--
  
 
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|discussion=<p>Varieties 3 (3 in the flora).</p><!--
 
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--><p>The type specimen of Aquilegia formosa var. fosteri S. L. Welsh, described from southwestern Utah, has viscid leaves with short petiolules and crowded leaflets, erect, dark red flowers with slender, evenly tapering spurs, and long (19 mm) stamens. Aside from the red sepals and spurs, it has little in common with A. formosa and its relatives. The crowded leaflets, erect flowers, and evenly tapering spurs are reminiscent of A. scopulorum, and it could be a hybrid involving that species, but it is not clear what the other parent might be. The taxonomy of Aquilegia in southwestern Utah is complex, with six species known and several hybrid combinations apparently formed; satisfactory disposition of this name will require further work in the area.</p><!--
 
--><p>The type specimen of Aquilegia formosa var. fosteri S. L. Welsh, described from southwestern Utah, has viscid leaves with short petiolules and crowded leaflets, erect, dark red flowers with slender, evenly tapering spurs, and long (19 mm) stamens. Aside from the red sepals and spurs, it has little in common with A. formosa and its relatives. The crowded leaflets, erect flowers, and evenly tapering spurs are reminiscent of A. scopulorum, and it could be a hybrid involving that species, but it is not clear what the other parent might be. The taxonomy of Aquilegia in southwestern Utah is complex, with six species known and several hybrid combinations apparently formed; satisfactory disposition of this name will require further work in the area.</p><!--
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Revision as of 13:54, 27 July 2019

Stems (15-)30-100 cm. Basal leaves 2×-ternately compound, 10-40 cm, much shorter than stems; leaflets green adaxially, to 14-68 mm, not viscid (petioles and petiolules viscid in var. hypolasia); primary petiolules 16-95 mm (leaflets not crowded), glabrous or pilose. Flowers nodding to pendent; sepals perpendicular to floral axis, red, elliptic to lanceolate, 10-26 × 4-9 mm, apex broadly acute to acuminate; petals: spurs red, straight, ± parallel, 13-21 mm, stout, abruptly narrowed near middle, blades yellow, oblong, rounded, or obsolete, 0-6 × 4-6 mm; stamens 12-17 mm. Follicles 15-25(-29) mm; beak 9-12 mm.

Distribution

North America, Mexico.

Discussion

Varieties 3 (3 in the flora).

The type specimen of Aquilegia formosa var. fosteri S. L. Welsh, described from southwestern Utah, has viscid leaves with short petiolules and crowded leaflets, erect, dark red flowers with slender, evenly tapering spurs, and long (19 mm) stamens. Aside from the red sepals and spurs, it has little in common with A. formosa and its relatives. The crowded leaflets, erect flowers, and evenly tapering spurs are reminiscent of A. scopulorum, and it could be a hybrid involving that species, but it is not clear what the other parent might be. The taxonomy of Aquilegia in southwestern Utah is complex, with six species known and several hybrid combinations apparently formed; satisfactory disposition of this name will require further work in the area.

Native Americans used Aquilegia formosa for various purposes: as a charm to gain the affections of men or to retain wealth and possessions; medicinally, seeds were chewed to alleviate stomach aches, and leaves were chewed or used in infusions to treat coughs, colds, and sore throats (D. E. Moerman 1986, varieties not indicated).

Selected References

None.

Key

1 Blades of petals 3–6 mm; sepals 14–26 mm, 0.9–1.3 times as long as spurs. Aquilegia formosa var. formosa
1 Blades of petals 0–3 mm; sepals 10–20 mm, 0.7–1.1 times as long as spurs. > 2
2 Stems and petioles glabrous or sparingly pilose, not at all viscid. Aquilegia formosa var. truncata
2 Stems and petioles densely pubescent, somewhat viscid. Aquilegia formosa var. hypolasia