Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kirinense
ID:
518134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Manchoukuo Sect. IV 2: 147 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517466



Common Names

  • Aconitum kirinense
  • Kirin Aconite
  • Kirin Monkshood


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Synonyms

  • Lycoctonum kirinense (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum kirinense kirinense [unknown]
  • Lycoctonum kirinense villipes Nakai [unknown]

Description

Aconitum kirinense (also called Kirin Aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows, and has a height of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are deeply divided and its flowers are dark blue or purple.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum kirinense 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum kirinense var. heterophyllum W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum kirinense has a blue-violet flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum kirinense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Aconitum kirinense

Aconitum kirinense can be found in the mountains of China.

Aconitum kirinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum kirinense?

Aconitum kirinense

What is the common name of Aconitum kirinense?

Kirin Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum kirinense?

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,

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