Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
acutiusculum
ID:
517533

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher & Lauener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 20: 198 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516865

Common Names

  • Acutiusculum Aconitum
  • Sharp-Tipped Aconitum
  • Aconitum Acutiusculum

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum ouvrardianum acutiusculum (H.R.Fletcher & Lauener) Q.E.Yang & Y.Luo [unknown]
  • Aconitum acutiusculum acutiusculum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum acutiusculum (also called Chinese monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia and Russia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a raceme of blue or purple flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum acutiusculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought-tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum acutiusculum var. aureopilosum W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aconitum acutiusculum is blue-violet, with a yellow center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, pointed nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum acutiusculum is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1m tall. It has dark green leaves and deep blue, hooded flowers. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum acutiusculum

Aconitum acutiusculum can be found in the mountains of Japan, Korea, and eastern Siberia.

Aconitum acutiusculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum acutiusculum?

Aconitum acutiusculum

What is the common name of Aconitum acutiusculum?

Sharp-pointed Aconite

What type of plant is Aconitum acutiusculum?

Perennial herb

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-2618332: Based on the initial data import
Lucien André Lauener (1918-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauener' in the authors string.
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.