Status:
valid
Authors:
Simonk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Természetrajzi Füz. 10: 179 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516967
Common Names
- Baumgarten's Aconite
- Baumgarten's Monkshood
- Baumgarten's Wolfsbane
Description
Aconitum baumgartenianum (also called Baumgarten's Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1m in height. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Aconitum baumgartenianum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat rheumatism, arthritis, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aconitum baumgartenianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aconitum baumgartenianum 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 baumgartenianum
Aconitum baumgartenianum is native to Central and East Asia, including China, Mongolia, and Russia. It is found in mountain meadows and grasslands, and can be grown in gardens in temperate climates.
Aconitum baumgartenianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aconitum baumgartenianum?
Aconitum baumgartenianum
What is the common name of Aconitum baumgartenianum?
Baumgarten's Monkshood
Where is Aconitum baumgartenianum found?
Aconitum baumgartenianum is found in Central Asia.
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,