Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
columbianum
ID:
517765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 34 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517097



Common Names

  • Columbian Monkshood
  • Columbian Wolfsbane
  • Columbian Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum arizonicum Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum bakeri Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum columbianum bakeri (Greene) Harr. [deprecated]
  • Aconitum columbianum bakeri (Greene) H.D.Harr. [unknown]
  • Aconitum columbianum glaberrimum (Rydb.) Kearney & Peebles [unknown]
  • Aconitum columbianum lutescens M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Aconitum columbianum ochroleucum H.St.John [unknown]
  • Aconitum columbianum pallidum Piper in Piper & Beattie [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium ramosum K.C.Davis [unknown]
  • Aconitum geranioides Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum glaberrimum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum leibergii Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum lutescens A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Aconitum macilentum Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum mogollonicum Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum nivatum A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Aconitum obtusiflorum Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum oregonsense Raf. [unknown]
  • Aconitum patens Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum platysepalum Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum porrectum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum ramosum A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Aconitum robertianum Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum subcaesium Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum tricorne Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum vestitum Greene [unknown]
  • Aconitum columbianum columbianum [unknown]
  • Aconitum columbianum columbianum [unknown]
  • Aconitum ochroleucum Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Aconitum columbianum (also called Columbia monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a raceme of blue or purple flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum columbianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum columbianum var. howellii (A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.) C.L.Hitchc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aconitum columbianum is a deep blue color and has a hooded shape. The seed is a small, black, triangular shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum columbianum 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 columbianum

Aconitum columbianum can be found in the mountains of North America.

Aconitum columbianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum columbianum?

Aconitum columbianum

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum columbianum?

Aconitum columbianum is native to North America.

What type of soil does Aconitum columbianum prefer?

Aconitum columbianum 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,

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