Aconitum vitosanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitosanum
ID:
751239
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gáyer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 8: 203. 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750572
Common Names
- Vitosanum Aconitum
- Aconitum Vitosanum
- Vitosanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aconitum vitosanum (also called Japanese Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and produces blue or purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodland edges and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Aconitum vitosanum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aconitum vitosanum is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aconitum vitosanum is a herbaceous perennial that is native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Aconitum vitosanum
Aconitum vitosanum can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Japan and Korea.
Aconitum vitosanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aconitum vitosanum?
Aconitum vitosanum
What is the common name of Aconitum vitosanum?
Japanese Monkshood
What is the natural habitat of Aconitum vitosanum?
Moist meadows and streambanks
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-2905919: Based on the initial data import
Gyula Gáyer (1883-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gáyer' in the authors string.