Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
geniculatum
ID:
517966

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher & Lauener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 20: 201 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517298



Common Names

  • Aconitum geniculatum
  • Geniculate Aconite
  • Geniculate Monkshood


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum coriaceifolium W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum franchetii glabrescens W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum geniculatum humilis W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum geniculatum longicalcaratum M.Li [unknown]
  • Aconitum geniculatum unguiculatum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum luningense W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum pseudogeniculatum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum pukeense W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum pukeense brevipes W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum shimianense W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum geniculatum geniculatum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum geniculatum (also called Bent Aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows, and has a height of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are deeply divided and its flowers are dark blue or purple.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum geniculatum 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 geniculatum 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 geniculatum 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 geniculatum

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

Aconitum geniculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum geniculatum?

Aconitum geniculatum

What is the family of Aconitum geniculatum?

Ranunculaceae

What is the habitat of Aconitum geniculatum?

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-2618749: Based on the initial data import
Lucien André Lauener (1918-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauener' in the authors string.
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.