Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nipponicum
ID:
518449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 26 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517781



Common Names

  • Aconitum nipponicum
  • Japanese Monkshood
  • Japanese Wolfsbane


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Description

Aconitum nipponicum (also called Japanese Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum nipponicum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum nipponicum sub. micranthum (Nakai) Kadota
Aconitum nipponicum var. septemcarpum (Nakai) Kadota

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum nipponicum has large, blue flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum nipponicum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum nipponicum

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

Aconitum nipponicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum nipponicum?

Aconitum nipponicum

What is the common name of Aconitum nipponicum?

Japanese Monkshood

What is the family of Aconitum nipponicum?

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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