Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
elliotii
ID:
517880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 25: 20 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517212



Common Names

  • Elliot's Aconite
  • Elliot's Monkshood
  • Elliot's Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum elliotii elliotii [unknown]

Description

Aconitum elliotii (also called 'Elliot's 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 elliotii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum elliotii var. doshongense (Lauener) W.T.Wang
Aconitum elliotii var. glabrescens W.T.Wang & L.Q.Li
Aconitum elliotii var. pilopetalum W.T.Wang & L.Q.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum elliotii has yellowish-white flowers with a hooded upper petal and a spur. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum elliotii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is not drought tolerant and does not tolerate wet soils.

Where to Find Aconitum elliotii

Aconitum elliotii can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Aconitum elliotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum elliotii?

Aconitum elliotii

Where is Aconitum elliotii found?

Aconitum elliotii is found in India.

What type of plant is Aconitum elliotii?

Aconitum elliotii is a type of flowering plant.

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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