Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
vulparia
ID:
518989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Uebers. Aconitum : 70 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518321



Common Names

  • Aconitum vulparia
  • Vulparia Monkshood
  • Vulparia Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Lycoctonum paishanense Nakai [unknown]
  • Aconitum beckianum Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum croaticum Degen & Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum gracilescens Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum lasiostomum velutinum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum vulparia (Rchb.) Regel [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum vulparia (Rchb.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Aconitum pauciflorum Host [unknown]
  • Aconitum puberulum Hayek [unknown]
  • Aconitum thalianum (Wallr.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum tragoctonum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum velebiticum Degen ex Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum velutinum (Rchb.) Grinț. [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia adenocarpum Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia adenosepalum Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia beckianum Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia cynoctonum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia monauense (Schmidt) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia myoctonum (Rchb.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia pauciflorum (Host) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum penninum Ser. [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia penninum (Ser.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia platanifolium Degen & Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia praecox (A.Kern.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia thalianum (Wallr.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum vulparia tragoctonum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum penninum (Ser.) Gáyer [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum puberulum Ser. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum thalianum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Aconitum lycoctonum cynoctonum (Rchb.) Regel [unknown]

Description

Aconitum vulparia (also called Wolf's 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 vulparia is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive blue flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum vulparia 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 vulparia 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 vulparia

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

Aconitum vulparia FAQ

What is the common name of Aconitum vulparia?

Vulparia monkshood

What is the scientific name of Vulparia monkshood?

Aconitum vulparia

What is the toxicity of Aconitum vulparia?

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