Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
brevipetalum
ID:
517671

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 88 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517003

Common Names

  • Short-Petaled Aconite
  • Short-Petaled Monkshood
  • Short-Petaled Wolfsbane

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Description

Aconitum brevipetalum (also called Short-Petalled 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 brevipetalum 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 brevipetalum 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 brevipetalum 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 brevipetalum

Aconitum brevipetalum 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 brevipetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum brevipetalum?

Aconitum brevipetalum

What is the common name of Aconitum brevipetalum?

Short-petaled Monkshood

Where is Aconitum brevipetalum found?

Aconitum brevipetalum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618462: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.