Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chayuense
ID:
517737

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 6: 363 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517069



Common Names

  • Chayu Monkshood
  • Chayu Wolfsbane
  • Chayu Aconite


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum chayuense 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 chayuense 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 chayuense

Aconitum chayuense can be found in the mountains of China.

Aconitum chayuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum chayuense?

Aconitum chayuense

What is the common name of Aconitum chayuense?

Chayuense Monkshood

What type of plant is Aconitum chayuense?

Aconitum chayuense 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618526: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.