Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
swatense
ID:
518810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tamura

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 19: 108 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518142



Common Names

  • Aconitum swatense
  • Swat Monkshood
  • Swat Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum chasmanthum swatense (Tamura) Riedl [unknown]
  • Aconitum swatense bracteatum Qureshi & Chaudhri [unknown]
  • Aconitum swatense kashmeriense Qureshi & Chaudhri [unknown]

Description

Aconitum swatense (also called 'Swat Monkshood', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single blue-violet flower. It grows in moist meadows and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum swatense 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum swatense has large, blue flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum swatense is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with a sharp knife or spade and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Aconitum swatense

Aconitum swatense is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Aconitum swatense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum swatense?

Aconitum swatense

What is the common name of Aconitum swatense?

Swat Monkshood

Where is Aconitum swatense native to?

Central Asia

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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