Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kusnezoffii
ID:
518167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Ill. Sp. Acon. Gen. : t. XXI (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517499



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum birobidshanicum Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum gibbiferum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum kusnezoffii birobidshanicum (Vorosch.) Luferov [unknown]
  • Aconitum kusnezoffii birobidshanicum (Vorosch.) S.X.Li [unknown]
  • Aconitum kusnezoffii yamatutae (Nakai) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Aconitum ningwuense W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum pulcherrimum Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum pulcherrimum birobidshanicum (Vorosch.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum pulcherrimum luferovii Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum triphylloides Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum villosum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aconitum volubile pulcherrimum (Nakai) U.C.La [unknown]
  • Aconitum yamatsutae Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum kusnezoffii crispulum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Aconitum kusnezoffii nutans Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Aconitum kusnezoffii tenuisectum Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum pulcherrimum tenuisectum (Regel) Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum kusnezoffii kusnezoffii [unknown]
  • Aconitum pulcherrimum dissectum (Regel) Nakai [unknown]

Description

Aconitum kusnezoffii (also called Kusnezoff Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a short stem and large, deeply divided leaves. The flowers are purple and the fruit is a capsule. It grows in moist, shady places, such as meadows, forest margins, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum kusnezoffii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum kusnezoffii var. gibbiferum (Rchb.) Regel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum kusnezoffii 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 kusnezoffii 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 kusnezoffii

Aconitum kusnezoffii can be found in the mountains of Russia.

Aconitum kusnezoffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum kusnezoffii?

Aconitum kusnezoffii

What is the common name of Aconitum kusnezoffii?

Kusnezoff's Monkshood

What is the family of Aconitum kusnezoffii?

Ranunculaceae

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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