Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
biflorum
ID:
517650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 380 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516982

Common Names

  • Two-Flowered Aconite
  • Two-Flowered Monkshood
  • Two-Flowered Wolfsbane

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum nanum Stephan ex Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Aconitum biflorum (also called Two-Flowered Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and 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 biflorum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, 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 biflorum 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 biflorum 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 biflorum

Aconitum biflorum 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 biflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum biflorum?

Aconitum biflorum

What is the common name of Aconitum biflorum?

Two-flowered Monkshood

Where is Aconitum biflorum found?

Aconitum biflorum is found in Europe and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618442: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.