Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
hicksii
ID:
518048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 25: 5 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517380



Common Names

  • Aconitum Hicksii
  • Hick's Monkshood
  • Hick's Wolfsbane


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum hicksii is a plant that is often used in landscaping and ornamental gardens. It is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and flowers that come in a variety of colors. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Aconitum hicksii 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 hicksii 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 hicksii

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

Aconitum hicksii FAQ

What type of plant is Aconitum hicksii?

Aconitum hicksii is a flowering plant in the buttercup family.

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum hicksii?

Aconitum hicksii is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

What are the characteristics of Aconitum hicksii?

Aconitum hicksii 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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