Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
funiculare
ID:
517958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1917: 24 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517290



Common Names

  • Aconitum funiculare
  • Funiculate Aconite
  • Funiculate Monkshood


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Description

Aconitum funiculare (also called Funiculate 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 funiculare 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 funiculare 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 funiculare is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers 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 funiculare

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

Aconitum funiculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum funiculare?

Aconitum funiculare

What is the family of Aconitum funiculare?

Ranunculaceae

What is the habitat of Aconitum funiculare?

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-2618741: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.