Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
firmum
ID:
517915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Uebers. Aconitum : 20 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517247



Common Names

  • Firm Aconite
  • Firm Monkshood
  • Firm Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum acutum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum hians Host [unknown]
  • Aconitum koelleanum firmum (Rchb.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus abnorme Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus babiogorense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus babiogorense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus carpaticum Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus firmum (Rchb.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus firmum (Rchb.) Pawł. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus latisectum Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus skerisorae (Gáyer) W.Seitz [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus subfissum Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus subtatrense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus subtatrense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus tatrense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum palmatifidum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum tatrae Borbás [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus racemosum Regel [unknown]

Description

Aconitum firmum (also called 'Firm 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 firmum 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 firmum sub. fissurae Nyár.
Aconitum firmum sub. maninense (Skalický) Starm.
Aconitum firmum sub. moravicum Skalický
Aconitum firmum sub. skerisorae (Gáyer) Starm.
Aconitum firmum var. portae-ferratae Starm. & Mitka

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum firmum 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 firmum is a hardy perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this can be difficult and slow.

Where to Find Aconitum firmum

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

Aconitum firmum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum firmum?

Aconitum firmum

Where is Aconitum firmum found?

Aconitum firmum is found in China.

What type of plant is Aconitum firmum?

Aconitum firmum 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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