Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nanum
ID:
518352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baumg.) Simonk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Enum. Fl. Transsilv. : 64 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517684



Common Names

  • Nanum Aconite
  • Nanum Monkshood
  • Nanum Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum napellus nanum Baumg. [unknown]

Description

Aconitum nanum (also called Dwarf Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum nanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum nanum 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 nanum 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 nanum

Aconitum nanum is native to the mountains of Japan and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Aconitum nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum nanum?

Aconitum nanum

What is the common name of Aconitum nanum?

Small Monkshood

What is the family of Aconitum nanum?

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,

References

Lajos von Simonkai (1851-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonk.' in the authors string.
Johann Christian Gottlob Baumgarten (1756-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:707611-1: Based on the initial data import