Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
518532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Acon. : 76 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517864



Common Names

  • Aconitum paradoxum
  • Paradox Monkshood
  • Paradox Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum delphinifolium paradoxum (Rchb.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Aconitum delphinifolium paradoxum (Rchb.) Jurtzev [unknown]

Description

Aconitum paradoxum (also called Paradox 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 paradoxum 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 paradoxum 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 paradoxum 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 paradoxum

Aconitum paradoxum can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Aconitum paradoxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum paradoxum?

Aconitum paradoxum

What type of plant is Aconitum paradoxum?

Aconitum paradoxum is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae.

Where is Aconitum paradoxum found?

Aconitum paradoxum is found in Turkey.

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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