Aconitum chinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinense
ID:
517746
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold ex Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. Fam. Nat. 76 [75].
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517078
Common Names
- Chinese Monkshood
- Chinese Wolfsbane
- Chinese Aconite
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aconitum chinense (also called Chinese 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 chinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aconitum chinense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aconitum chinense 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 chinense
Aconitum chinense can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Aconitum chinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aconitum chinense?
Aconitum chinense
What is the natural habitat of Aconitum chinense?
Aconitum chinense is native to China and Japan.
What type of soil does Aconitum chinense prefer?
Aconitum chinense prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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-2618535: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.