Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
brachypodum
ID:
517660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 268 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516992

Common Names

  • Short-Spur Aconite
  • Short-Spur Monkshood
  • Short-Spur Wolfsbane

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum huizenense T.L.Ming [unknown]
  • Aconitum brachypodum brachypodum [unknown]

Description

Aconitum brachypodum (also called Short-Stalked 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 brachypodum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat pain, fever, 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 brachypodum 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 brachypodum 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 brachypodum

Aconitum brachypodum 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 brachypodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum brachypodum?

Aconitum brachypodum

What is the common name of Aconitum brachypodum?

Short-stalked Monkshood

Where is Aconitum brachypodum found?

Aconitum brachypodum 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,

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