Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
degenii
ID:
517821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gáyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 5: 123 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517153

Common Names

  • Degen's Monkshood
  • Degen's Wolfsbane
  • Degen's Aconite

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum camarum Schleich. [unknown]
  • Aconitum cernuum Wulfen ex Koelle [unknown]
  • Aconitum flexicaule Hoppe & Hornsch. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum humile Salisb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum molle Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum neomontanum Baumg. [unknown]
  • Aconitum paniculatum czeremossicum Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum paniculatum perkalabense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum paniculatum tenuifissum Zapał. [unknown]
  • Aconitum parviflorum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum prutense (Zapał.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Aconitum reflexum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Aconitum wilemetianum Delarbre [unknown]
  • Cammarum paniculatum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Delphinium paniculatum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Aconitum degenii (also called 'Degen's Monkshood', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and dark green, deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum degenii has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat pain, fever, and other ailments. It has also been used in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aconitum degenii sub. paniculatum (Arcang.) Mucher
Aconitum degenii sub. valesiacum (Gáyer) Mucher
Aconitum degenii sub. rhaeticum Starm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aconitum degenii is a blue-violet color and has a hooded shape. The seed is a small, black, triangular shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum degenii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum degenii

Aconitum degenii can be found in the mountains of China.

Aconitum degenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum degenii?

Aconitum degenii

What is the common name of Aconitum degenii?

Degen's Monkshood

What is the natural habitat of Aconitum degenii?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Himalayas

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