Aconitum episcopale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
episcopale
ID:
517886
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 341 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517218
Common Names
- Episcopal Aconite
- Episcopal Monkshood
- Episcopal Wolfsbane
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- Aconitum vilmorianum altifidum W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Aconitum vilmorinianum altifidum W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Aconitum episcopale episcopale [unknown]
Description
Aconitum episcopale (also called 'Bishop'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 episcopale 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
Aconitum episcopale 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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Aconitum episcopale 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 episcopale
Aconitum episcopale can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Aconitum episcopale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aconitum episcopale?
Aconitum episcopale
Where is Aconitum episcopale found?
Aconitum episcopale is found in China.
What type of plant is Aconitum episcopale?
Aconitum episcopale 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618671: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.