Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
palmatum
ID:
518499

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 196 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517831



Common Names

  • Aconitum palmatum
  • Palmate Monkshood
  • Palmate Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Nirbisia bisma G.Don [unknown]
  • Aconitum bisma Rapaics [unknown]
  • Caltha bisma Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Aconitum ferox palmatum (D.Don) Brühl [unknown]

Description

Aconitum palmatum (also called Palmate 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 palmatum 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 palmatum 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 palmatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum palmatum

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

Aconitum palmatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum palmatum?

Aconitum palmatum

What is the family of Aconitum palmatum?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Aconitum palmatum found?

Aconitum palmatum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2619289: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.