Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
yangii
ID:
519041

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang & L.Q.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 25 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518373



Common Names

  • Aconitum yangii
  • Yang's Monkshood
  • Yang's Wolfsbane


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Synonyms

  • Aconitum yangii yangii [unknown]

Description

Aconitum yangii (also called Yang's 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 yangii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum yangii var. villosulum W.T.Wang & L.Q.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aconitum yangii is a bright 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 yangii is a species of herbaceous perennial native to China. It is a clump-forming plant with large, lobed leaves and tall spikes of blue flowers. The plant is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Aconitum yangii

Aconitum yangii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.

Aconitum yangii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum yangii?

Aconitum yangii

What is the common name of Aconitum yangii?

Yang's Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum yangii?

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-2619802: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Liang Qian Li (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Q.Li' in the authors string.