Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylloides
ID:
518040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 10: 171 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517372



Common Names

  • Aconitum Heterophylloides
  • Heterophylloid Monkshood
  • Heterophylloid Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum atrox Goris [unknown]
  • Aconitum bruhlii Goris [unknown]
  • Aconitum deinorrhizum Stapf [unknown]
  • Aconitum laciniatum Stapf [unknown]
  • Aconitum leucanthum Stapf [unknown]
  • Aconitum longipetiolatum Lauener [unknown]
  • Aconitum nepalense Lauener [unknown]
  • Aconitum ferox heterophylloides Brühl [unknown]
  • Aconitum ferox laciniatum Brühl [unknown]
  • Aconitum ferox leucanthum Brühl [unknown]
  • Aconitum heterophylloides leucanthum (Brühl) Lauenar [unknown]

Description

Aconitum heterophylloides (also called Heterophyllous 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 heterophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum heterophylloides 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 heterophylloides 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 heterophylloides

Aconitum heterophylloides can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Aconitum heterophylloides FAQ

What type of plant is Aconitum heterophylloides?

Aconitum heterophylloides is a flowering plant in the buttercup family.

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum heterophylloides?

Aconitum heterophylloides is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

What are the characteristics of Aconitum heterophylloides?

Aconitum heterophylloides is an herbaceous perennial with bright blue flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

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-2618817: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.