Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nutantiflorum
ID:
518459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chang ex W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 70 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517791



Common Names

  • Aconitum nutantiflorum
  • Nodding Monkshood
  • Nodding Wolfsbane


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Description

Aconitum nutantiflorum (also called Monkshood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, and is also found in northern Africa and western Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams, at elevations of up to 3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum nutantiflorum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum nutantiflorum 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 nutantiflorum 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 nutantiflorum

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

Aconitum nutantiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum nutantiflorum?

Aconitum nutantiflorum

What is the common name of Aconitum nutantiflorum?

Mountain Spaniard

What type of plant is Aconitum nutantiflorum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2619250: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.