Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
exaltatum
ID:
517893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernh. ex Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Ill. Sp. Acon. Gen. : t. LXXII (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517225



Common Names

  • Exalted Aconite
  • Exalted Monkshood
  • Exalted Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum speciosum Otto ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Aconitum exaltatum (also called 'Exalted 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 exaltatum 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 exaltatum 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 exaltatum 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 exaltatum

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

Aconitum exaltatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum exaltatum?

Aconitum exaltatum

Where is Aconitum exaltatum found?

Aconitum exaltatum is found in China.

What type of plant is Aconitum exaltatum?

Aconitum exaltatum 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-2618678: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.