Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
poluninii
ID:
518569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 7 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517901



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Description

Aconitum poluninii (also called Polunin's 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 poluninii 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 poluninii 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 poluninii 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 poluninii

Aconitum poluninii can be found in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks in the eastern United States.

Aconitum poluninii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum poluninii?

Aconitum poluninii

What is the common name of Aconitum poluninii?

Polunin's Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum poluninii?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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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