Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
volubile
ID:
518979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koelle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Spic. Observ. Aconit. : 21 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518311



Common Names

  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane
  • Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum ciliare oligotrichum DC. [unknown]
  • Aconitum phragmitincola Komarov ex Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum recognitum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum tortuosum Willd. [unknown]
  • Aconitum volubile tortuosum (Willd.) Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum volubile tenuisectum Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum volubile hirsutum Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum volubile volubile [unknown]

Description

Aconitum volubile (also called Twining 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 blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum volubile var. pubescens Regel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum volubile 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 volubile 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 volubile

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

Aconitum volubile FAQ

What is the common name of Aconitum volubile?

Voluble monkshood

What is the scientific name of Voluble monkshood?

Aconitum volubile

What is the toxicity of Aconitum volubile?

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,