Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
wuchagouense
ID:
519031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Z.Zhao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 57 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518363



Common Names

  • Aconitum wuchagouense
  • Wuchagou Monkshood
  • Wuchagou Wolfsbane


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Description

Aconitum wuchagouense (also called Wuchagou Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a tall, erect stem with a single raceme of blue flowers at the top, and can be found in moist woodlands and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum wuchagouense is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aconitum wuchagouense is a deep blue or purple, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum wuchagouense 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 wuchagouense

Aconitum wuchagouense is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Aconitum wuchagouense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum wuchagouense?

Aconitum wuchagouense

What is the common name of Aconitum wuchagouense?

Wuchagou Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum wuchagouense?

Mountain slopes and meadows

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-2619794: Based on the initial data import
Yi Zhi Zhao (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Z.Zhao' in the authors string.