Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
richardsonianum
ID:
518655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 25: 3 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517987



Common Names

  • Richardsonianum Monkshood
  • Richardsonianum Wolfsbane
  • Richardsonianum Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum richardsonianum richardsonianum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum richardsonianum (also called Richardson's Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum richardsonianum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum richardsonianum var. pseudosessiliflorum (Lauener) W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aconitum richardsonianum is a deep blue color with a yellow center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum richardsonianum is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum richardsonianum

Aconitum richardsonianum is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including parts of China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Aconitum richardsonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum richardsonianum?

Aconitum richardsonianum

What is the common name of Aconitum richardsonianum?

Richardson's Monkshood

Where is Aconitum richardsonianum found?

Aconitum richardsonianum is found in moist meadows, stream banks, and woods in the western United States.

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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