Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
sinomontanum
ID:
518749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Manchoukuo Sect. IV 2: 146 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518081



Common Names

  • Sinomontanum Aconite
  • Chinese Aconite
  • Monkshood


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum jinchengense L.C.Wang & Silba [unknown]
  • Aconitum moldavicum sinomontanum (Nakai) Tamura & Lauener [unknown]
  • Lycoctonum shansiense Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum sinomontanum sinomontanum [unknown]
  • Lycoctonum sinomontanum (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]

Description

Aconitum sinomontanum (also called Sino-montane Aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China. 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 sinomontanum 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 sinomontanum var. angustius W.T.Wang
Aconitum sinomontanum var. pilocarpum W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum sinomontanum flowers are bright blue and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum sinomontanum is a hardy perennial that is native to China and Japan. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Aconitum sinomontanum

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

Aconitum sinomontanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum sinomontanum?

Aconitum sinomontanum

What is the family of Aconitum sinomontanum?

Ranunculaceae

What is the common name of Aconitum sinomontanum?

Sino-Montane Monkshood

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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