Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
delphinifolium
ID:
517831

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 380 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517163



Common Names

  • Delphinifolium Monkshood
  • Delphinifolium Wolfsbane
  • Delphinifolium Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum chamissonianum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium albiflorum A.E.Porsild [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium albiflorum (Porsild) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium americanum DC. [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium chamissonianum (Rchb.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium chamissonianum (Rchb.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium humile Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphiniifolium pavlovae (Vorosch.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium pumilum Ledeb. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium semigaleatum G.Lawson [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium speciosum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus semigaleatum (Pall. ex Rchb.) Ser. [unknown]
  • Aconitum pavlovae Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum semigaleatum Pall. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus delphinifolium (DC.) Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphiniifolium paradoxum (Rchb.) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphiniifolium kamchaticum DC. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus delphinifolium Ser. [unknown]
  • Aconitum chamissonis Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Aconitum delphinifolium (also called 'Delphinium-leaved Monkshood', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and dark green, deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum delphinifolium is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aconitum delphinifolium is a blue-violet 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 delphinifolium can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum delphinifolium

Aconitum delphinifolium can be found in the mountains of China.

Aconitum delphinifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum delphinifolium?

Aconitum delphinifolium

What is the common name of Aconitum delphinifolium?

Delphinium-leaved Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum delphinifolium?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Himalayas

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,