Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
ajanense
ID:
517542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steinb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 7: 727 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516874

Common Names

  • Ajanense Aconitum
  • Aconitum Ajanense
  • Ajanense's Aconitum

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum lycoctonum cynoctorum Trautv. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Aconitum ranunculoides ajanense (Steinb.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Lycoctonum ajanense (Steinb.) Nakai [unknown]

Description

Aconitum ajanense (also called Ajan aconite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. 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 ajanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aconitum ajanense is blue-violet, with a yellow center, and is about 2 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 ajanense 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 ajanense

Aconitum ajanense can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Aconitum ajanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum ajanense?

Aconitum ajanense

What is the common name of Aconitum ajanense?

Ajan Aconite

What type of plant is Aconitum ajanense?

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,

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