Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chasmanthum
ID:
517735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Holmes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Mus. Repotr. Pharm. Soc. G. Brit. : 2 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517067



Common Names

  • Chasmanthum Monkshood
  • Chasmanthum Wolfsbane
  • Chasmanthum Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum dissectum Watt [unknown]
  • Aconitum hians Watt [unknown]
  • Aconitum violaceum robustum Stapf [unknown]

Description

Aconitum chasmanthum (also called Chasmanthum monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a tall stem with large, lobed leaves and blue, purple, or white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woods, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum chasmanthum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum chasmanthum sub. baltistanicum Qureshi & Chaudhri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum chasmanthum has small blue-purple flowers that are clustered together in a single inflorescence. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum chasmanthum is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Aconitum chasmanthum

Aconitum chasmanthum can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Aconitum chasmanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum chasmanthum?

Aconitum chasmanthum

What is the common name of Aconitum chasmanthum?

Chasmanthum Monkshood

What type of plant is Aconitum chasmanthum?

Aconitum chasmanthum is a flowering plant in the buttercup family.

Species in the Aconitum genus

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Edward Morell Holmes (1843-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:707249-1: Based on the initial data import