Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
franchetii
ID:
517945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51: 510 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517277



Common Names

  • Aconitum franchetii
  • Franchet's Aconite
  • Franchet's Monkshood


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum franchetii geniculatum W.T.Wang & Hsiao [unknown]
  • Aconitum franchetii lasiocalyx W.T.Wang & Hsiao [unknown]
  • Aconitum franchetii subnaviculare W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum lobulatum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum magnibracteolatum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum phyllostegium pilosum H.R.Fletcher & Lauener [unknown]
  • Aconitum pseudogeniculatum pubipes W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum sinonapelloides subulatum W.T.Wang & Hsiao [unknown]
  • Aconitum yanyuanense W.T.Wang & L.Q.Li [unknown]
  • Aconitum franchetii franchetii [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum franchetii 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 franchetii var. villosulum W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum franchetii has bright blue flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum franchetii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in the spring or fall, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Aconitum franchetii

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

Aconitum franchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum franchetii?

Aconitum franchetii

What is the family of Aconitum franchetii?

Ranunculaceae

What is the habitat of Aconitum franchetii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618729: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.