Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
karafutense
ID:
518124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miyabe & Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Pl. Asiae Orient. 1: 60 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517456



Common Names

  • Aconitum Karafutense
  • Karafut Monkshood
  • Karafut Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum flagellare (F.Schmidt) Steinb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus flagellare F.Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Aconitum karafutense (also called Karafut 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 karafutense 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

Aconitum karafutense has small blue-purple flowers that are clustered together in a single inflorescence. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum karafutense is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aconitum karafutense

Aconitum karafutense can be found in the mountains of Russia.

Aconitum karafutense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum karafutense?

Aconitum karafutense

What is the common name of Aconitum karafutense?

Karafuto Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum karafutense?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Himalayas

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-2618896: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Kingo Miyabe (1860-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyabe' in the authors string.