Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
krasnoboroffii
ID:
518161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 69: 214 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517493



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Description

Aconitum krasnoboroffii (also called Krasnoboroff's 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 krasnoboroffii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum krasnoboroffii 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 krasnoboroffii 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 krasnoboroffii

Aconitum krasnoboroffii can be found in the mountains of Russia.

Aconitum krasnoboroffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum krasnoboroffii?

Aconitum krasnoboroffii

What is the common name of Aconitum krasnoboroffii?

Krasnoboroff's Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum krasnoboroffii?

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-2618931: Based on the initial data import
Yuichi Kadota (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadota' in the authors string.