Species:
hiroshi-igarashii
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kadota
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 87: 7 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332955
Common Names
- Aconitum Hiroshi-Igarashii
- Hiroshi-Igarashii Aconitum
- Hiroshi-Igarashi's Aconite
Description
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii (also called Hiroshi-Igarashi's Aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has pinnately compound leaves, and its flowers are blue. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and seeps.
Uses & Benefits
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii is used as an ornamental plant and is often used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii has small, blue-violet flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a few hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootball.
Where to Find Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii can be found in Japan.
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii?
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii is native to Japan.
What type of soil does Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii prefer?
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.
How much sunlight does Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii need?
Aconitum hiroshi-igarashii prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,