Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
518041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 56, t. 13 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517373



Common Names

  • Aconitum Heterophyllum
  • Heterophyll Monkshood
  • Heterophyll Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum atees Royle [unknown]
  • Aconitum cordatum Royle [unknown]
  • Aconitum heterophyllum roylei L.B.Chaudhary & R.R.Rao [unknown]
  • Aconitum ovatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aconitum petiolare Royle ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Aconitum heterophyllum heterophyllum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum heterophyllum (also called Blue Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with blue-violet flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, Central and East Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum heterophyllum var. bracteatum Stapf
Aconitum heterophyllum sub. parciflorum Qureshi & Chaudhri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Aconitum heterophyllum has blue or purple flowers that are borne in a raceme. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum heterophyllum 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 heterophyllum

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

Aconitum heterophyllum FAQ

What type of plant is Aconitum heterophyllum?

Aconitum heterophyllum is a flowering plant in the buttercup family.

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum heterophyllum?

Aconitum heterophyllum is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

What are the characteristics of Aconitum heterophyllum?

Aconitum heterophyllum 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,

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