Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
apetalum
ID:
517590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huth) B.Fedtsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 7: 200 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516922

Common Names

  • Apetalum Aconitum
  • Petal-Less Aconitum
  • Aconitum Apetalum

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum lycoctonum micranthum Regel [unknown]
  • Delphinium apetalum Huth [unknown]

Description

Aconitum apetalum (also called small-flowered monkshood, 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 small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woods, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum apetalum 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 apetalum 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 apetalum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Aconitum apetalum

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

Aconitum apetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum apetalum?

Aconitum apetalum

What is the common name of Aconitum apetalum?

Apetalous Aconite

What type of plant is Aconitum apetalum?

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-2618386: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Ernst Huth (1845-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huth' in the authors string.