Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
baicalense
ID:
517620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz. ex Rapaics

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Növényt. Közlem. 6: 148 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516952

Common Names

  • Baikal Monkshood
  • Baikal Aconite
  • Monkshood

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum ambiguum baicalense (Turcz. ex Rapaics) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum czekanovskyi Steinb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum jamalicum Govor. [unknown]
  • Aconitum longiracemosum Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Aconitum montibaicalense Vorosch. [unknown]

Description

Aconitum baicalense (also called Baikal monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to 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 baicalense is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aconitum baicalense is a deep blue or purple color and is shaped like a hood. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum baicalense is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Aconitum baicalense

Aconitum baicalense can be found in Siberia.

Aconitum baicalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum baicalense?

Aconitum baicalense

What is the common name of Aconitum baicalense?

Baikal Monkshood

Where is Aconitum baicalense found?

Aconitum baicalense is found in Siberia.

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Raymund Rapaics (1885-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapaics' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:707185-1: Based on the initial data import