Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
sachalinense
ID:
518677

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Schmidt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Reis. Amur-Land., Bot. : 107 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518009



Common Names

  • Sachalinense Monkshood
  • Sachalinense Wolfsbane
  • Sachalinense Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum rishiriense Tatew. ex Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]
  • Aconitum sachalinense compactum Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]
  • Aconitum sachalinense nemurense (Tamura & Namba) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum sachalinense lasiocarpum Tamura & Namba [unknown]
  • Aconitum sachalinense nemurense Tamura & Namba [unknown]

Description

Aconitum sachalinense (also called Sakhalin Aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sakhalin Island in Russia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and flowers that are blue, purple, or white in color. This plant typically grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum sachalinense has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum sachalinense sub. neokurilense (Vorosch.) Luferov
Aconitum sachalinense sub. yezoense (Nakai) Kadota

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aconitum sachalinense 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 sachalinense 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 sachalinense

Aconitum sachalinense can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including parts of China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Aconitum sachalinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum sachalinense?

Aconitum sachalinense

What is the common name of Aconitum sachalinense?

Sakhalin Monkshood

Where is Aconitum sachalinense found?

Aconitum sachalinense 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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