Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kitadakense
ID:
518136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 499 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517468



Common Names

  • Aconitum kitadakense
  • Kitadak Aconite
  • Kitadak Monkshood


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum kitadakense lasiocarpum (Sugimoto) T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Aconitum kitadakense sakuraii (Nakai) T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Aconitum sakuraii Nakai [unknown]

Description

Aconitum kitadakense (also called Kitadaka Aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. 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 kitadakense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum kitadakense 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 kitadakense 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 kitadakense

Aconitum kitadakense can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Aconitum kitadakense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum kitadakense?

Aconitum kitadakense

What is the common name of Aconitum kitadakense?

Kitadak Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum kitadakense?

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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