Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
518055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 10: 147 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517387



Common Names

  • Aconitum Hookeri
  • Hooker's Monkshood
  • Hooker's Wolfsbane


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Description

Aconitum hookeri (also called Hooker's 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 hookeri 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 hookeri 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 hookeri is a hardy perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this can be difficult and slow.

Where to Find Aconitum hookeri

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

Aconitum hookeri FAQ

What type of plant is Aconitum hookeri?

Aconitum hookeri is a flowering plant in the buttercup family.

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum hookeri?

Aconitum hookeri is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

What are the characteristics of Aconitum hookeri?

Aconitum hookeri 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-2618831: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.