Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
violaceum
ID:
518969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacquem. ex Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 10: 144 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518301



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum multifidum Royle [unknown]
  • Aconitum violaceum multifidum (Royle) Qureshi & Chaudhri [unknown]
  • Aconitum violaceum weileri (Gilli) Riedl [unknown]
  • Aconitum weileri Gilli [unknown]
  • Aconitum violaceum violaceum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum violaceum (also called Violet 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 violet flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum violaceum 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 violaceum can be propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It can also be grown from cuttings in spring. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade and requires moist soil.

Where to Find Aconitum violaceum

Aconitum violaceum can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Aconitum violaceum FAQ

What is the common name of Aconitum violaceum?

Violet monkshood

What is the scientific name of Violet monkshood?

Aconitum violaceum

What is the toxicity of Aconitum violaceum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2619738: Based on the initial data import
Victor Jacquemont (1801-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquem.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.