Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
legendrei
ID:
518199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 13: 112 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517531



Common Names

  • Aconitum legendrei
  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum zhaojiueense W.T.Wang & Hsiao [unknown]

Description

Aconitum legendrei (also called Legendre's 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 legendrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum legendrei var. albovillosum (F.H.Chen & Y.Liu) Y.Luo & Q.E.Yang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum legendrei has small, dark blue flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and long with two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum legendrei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aconitum legendrei

Aconitum legendrei can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Aconitum legendrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum legendrei?

Aconitum legendrei

What is the common name of Aconitum legendrei?

Legendre's Monkshood

What is the family of Aconitum legendrei?

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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