Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 83 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517616
Common Names
- Macrorhynchum Aconite
- Macrorhynchum Monkshood
- Macrorhynchum Wolfsbane
Synonyms
- Aconitum macrorhynchum octocarpum P.K.Chang & B.Y.Wang [unknown]
- Aconitum macrorhynchum tenuissimum (Nakai ex Kitag.) S.H.Li & Y.H.Huang [unknown]
- Aconitum macrorhynchum viviparum P.K.Chang & B.Y.Wang [unknown]
- Aconitum possieticum Vorosch. [unknown]
- Aconitum tenuifolium Turcz. [unknown]
- Aconitum tenuissimum Nakai [unknown]
Description
Aconitum macrorhynchum (also called Large-Billed Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and other damp places.
Uses & Benefits
Aconitum macrorhynchum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aconitum macrorhynchum has yellowish-white flowers with a hooded upper sepal and a long spur. The seeds are black, glossy and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aconitum macrorhynchum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, the soil should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. When grown in the ground, it should be mulched to help retain moisture and to protect the roots from extreme temperatures. It is also important to deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Aconitum macrorhynchum
Aconitum macrorhynchum can be found in the mountains of Japan, Korea, and eastern Siberia.
Aconitum macrorhynchum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aconitum macrorhynchum?
Aconitum macrorhynchum
What is the common name of Aconitum macrorhynchum?
Macrorhynchum Aconitum
What type of plant is Aconitum macrorhynchum?
Flower
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,