Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
tauricum
ID:
518841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wulfen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 2: 112 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518173



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum autumnale Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum eustachium Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum formosum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum hayekianum Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum koelleanum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum latemarense Degen & Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum multifidum Koch ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus formosum (Rchb.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus koelleanum (Rchb.) Mucher [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus taurericum (Rchb.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum napellus tauricum (Wulfen) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum taurericum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum tauricum latemarense (Degen & Gáyer) Starm. [unknown]
  • Aconitum tauricum eustachyum (Rchb.) Starm. [unknown]

Description

Aconitum tauricum (also called 'Tauric 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 tauricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat pain, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum tauricum has a bright blue flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum tauricum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Aconitum tauricum

Aconitum tauricum is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan. It can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Aconitum tauricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum tauricum?

Aconitum tauricum

What is the common name of Aconitum tauricum?

Tauric Monkshood

Where is Aconitum tauricum 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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