Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
fischeri
ID:
517926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Acon. : 22 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517258



Common Names

  • Fischer's Aconite
  • Fischer's Monkshood
  • Fischer's Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum abbreviatum Langsd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aconitum autumnale Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lubanskyi Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lubarskyi fischeri (Rchb.) Luferov [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum nasutum Hook. [unknown]
  • Aconitum sinense Siebold ex Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Aconitum fischeri brachylobum Pamp. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lubarskyi Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum fischeri fischeri [unknown]

Description

Aconitum fischeri (also called Fischer's aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum fischeri is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum fischeri var. arcuatum (Maxim.) Regel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum fischeri 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 fischeri 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 fischeri

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

Aconitum fischeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum fischeri?

Aconitum fischeri

What is the family of Aconitum fischeri?

Ranunculaceae

What is the habitat of Aconitum fischeri?

Mountainous regions

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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