Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
maximum
ID:
518297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 380 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517629



Common Names

  • Maximum Aconite
  • Maximum Monkshood
  • Maximum Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum kamtschaticum Pall. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum kamtschaticum maximum (Pall. ex DC.) Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum luxurians Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum maximum album Ken Sato [unknown]
  • Aconitum kamtschaticum luxurians Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum maximum hultenii Ostenfeld [unknown]
  • Aconitum maximum kamtschaticum Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aconitum maximum pallasianum Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aconitum maximum maximum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum maximum (also called Great Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and other damp places.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum maximum 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 maximum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum maximum 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 maximum

Aconitum maximum can be found in the mountains of Japan, Korea, and eastern Siberia.

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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-2619058: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.