Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
flavum
ID:
517931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 13: 86 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517263



Common Names

  • Yellow Aconite
  • Yellow Monkshood
  • Yellow Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum anthora gilvum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aconitum gilvum (Maxim.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Aconitum flavum flavum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum flavum (also called Yellow 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 flavum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum flavum 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 flavum 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 flavum

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

Aconitum flavum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum flavum?

Aconitum flavum

What is the family of Aconitum flavum?

Ranunculaceae

What is the habitat of Aconitum flavum?

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,

References