Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
napellus
ID:
518356

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 532 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517688



Common Names

  • Napellus Aconite
  • Napellus Monkshood
  • Napellus Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Napellus vulgaris Fourr. [unknown]
  • Aconitum ampliflorum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum anglicum Stapf [unknown]
  • Aconitum confertum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum fornicatum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Aconitum funckii Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum grandiflorum Pall. [unknown]
  • Aconitum halleri Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum microstachyum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum neubergense DC. [unknown]
  • Aconitum occidentale splendens Font Quer [unknown]
  • Aconitum spicatum Donn [unknown]
  • Aconitum venustum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum willdenowii Rchb. [unknown]
  • Delphinium napellus Baill. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus paniculatum Regel [unknown]

Description

Aconitum napellus (also called Common Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum napellus 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 napellus sub. corsicum (Gáyer) W.Seitz
Aconitum napellus sub. lobelii Mucher
Aconitum napellus sub. lusitanicum Rouy
Aconitum napellus sub. vulgare (DC.) Rouy & Foucaud
Aconitum napellus sub. splendens (Font Quer) Rivas Mart.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum napellus 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 napellus 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 napellus

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

Aconitum napellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum napellus?

Aconitum napellus

What is the common name of Aconitum napellus?

Common Monkshood

What is the family of Aconitum napellus?

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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