Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaule
ID:
517568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 7 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516900

Common Names

  • Amplexicaule Aconitum
  • Stem-Clasping Aconitum
  • Aconitum Amplexicaule

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Description

Aconitum amplexicaule (also called monkshood, wolfsbane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a tall stem with large, lobed leaves and blue, purple, or white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woods, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum amplexicaule 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 amplexicaule 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 amplexicaule is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, humus-rich, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum amplexicaule

Aconitum amplexicaule can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Aconitum amplexicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum amplexicaule?

Aconitum amplexicaule

What is the common name of Aconitum amplexicaule?

Clasping Aconite

What type of plant is Aconitum amplexicaule?

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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