Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
variegatum
ID:
518921

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 532 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518253



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum album Aiton [unknown]
  • Aconitum alpinum Mill. [unknown]
  • Aconitum altigaleatum Hayne [unknown]
  • Aconitum bernhardianum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Aconitum bulbiferum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum cammarum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Aconitum cammarum cynbulatum Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Aconitum cammarum gracile Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum cammarum judenbergense Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum cammarum koscieliskanum Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum cammarum tricoronense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum dominii Sill. [unknown]
  • Aconitum flexuosum Presl ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum glabrum DC. [unknown]
  • Aconitum gracile (Rchb.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum hamatum Hort.Berol. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aconitum humile Bernh. ex Rchb. [illegitimate]
  • Aconitum illinitum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum italicum Tratt. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum judenbergense (Rchb.) G.Gayer [unknown]
  • Aconitum laciniosum Schleich. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aconitum laevigatum Schleich. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aconitum leucanthemum Wender. [unknown]
  • Aconitum luridum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum macranthum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum mixtum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum odontandrum Wissjul. [unknown]
  • Aconitum rhynchanthum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum rostratum Bernh. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum albiflorum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum album Aiton [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum angustilobum (Ser.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum aquilonare (Gáyer) Niketić [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum bernhardianum (Wallr.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum carniolicum Starm. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum diffusum (Rchb.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum dominii (Sill.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum judenbergense (Rchb.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum macranthum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum pallidiflorum Ser. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum pilipes Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum pilosiusculum Ser. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum rostratum (Bernh. ex DC.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum rostratum (Bernh. ex DC.) Skalický [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum saxonicum (Rupr.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum stiriacum Mucher [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum tuberosum (Host) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Delphinium variegatum Baill. [unknown]
  • Aconitum variegatum gracile Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum gracile Rchb. ex G.Gayer [unknown]

Description

Aconitum variegatum (also called Variegated Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Far East of Russia and the Korean Peninsula, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It has large, dark green leaves and bright purple flowers with white stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum variegatum is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive blue flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum variegatum sub. pyrenaicum Vivant

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum variegatum has purple or white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum variegatum 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 variegatum

Aconitum variegatum 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 variegatum FAQ

What is the common name of Aconitum variegatum?

Variegated monkshood

What is the scientific name of Variegated monkshood?

Aconitum variegatum

What is the toxicity of Aconitum variegatum?

Highly toxic

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,

References