Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo 32: 37 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517807
Common Names
- Aconitum okuyamae
- Okuyama Monkshood
- Okuyama Wolfsbane
Description
Aconitum okuyamae (also called Okuyama Monkshood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Japan, where it grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams, at elevations of up to 3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Aconitum okuyamae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for the treatment of rheumatism and neuralgia.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aconitum okuyamae var. wagaense Kadota
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aconitum okuyamae flowers are bright blue and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aconitum okuyamae 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 okuyamae
Aconitum okuyamae is native to the mountains of Japan and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Aconitum okuyamae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aconitum okuyamae?
Aconitum okuyamae
What is the family of Aconitum okuyamae?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Aconitum okuyamae found?
Aconitum okuyamae is found in temperate regions of the world.
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,