Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kurilense
ID:
518165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takeda

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 50 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517497



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum maximum kurilense (Takeda) Kadota [unknown]

Description

Aconitum kurilense (also called Kuril Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Far East of Russia and the Korean Peninsula, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It has large, dark green leaves and bright pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum kurilense 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 kurilense 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 kurilense 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 kurilense

Aconitum kurilense can be found in the mountains of Russia.

Aconitum kurilense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum kurilense?

Aconitum kurilense

What is the common name of Aconitum kurilense?

Mountain Spaniard

What type of plant is Aconitum kurilense?

Herbaceous perennial

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,