Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
orientale
ID:
518480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 10 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517812



Common Names

  • Aconitum orientale
  • Oriental Monkshood
  • Oriental Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum galeatum Steven ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lasiostomum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum Besser [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum orientale Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Aconitum macrophyllum hort. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Aconitum ochroleucum Willd. [unknown]
  • Aconitum orientale chloranthum Bordz. [unknown]
  • Aconitum orientale eriocarpum Akinf. ex N.Busch [unknown]
  • Aconitum orientale ochroleucum (Willd.) Kem.-Nath. [unknown]
  • Aconitum orientale ponticum Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aconitum ponticum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum orientale (Mill.) Regel [unknown]

Description

Aconitum orientale (also called Eastern 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 orientale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for the treatment of rheumatism and neuralgia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum orientale has yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum orientale 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 orientale

Aconitum orientale can be found in the mountains of Japan, Korea, and eastern Siberia.

Aconitum orientale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum orientale?

Aconitum orientale

What is the family of Aconitum orientale?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Aconitum orientale found?

Aconitum orientale 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,

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