Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
moschatum
ID:
518334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 10: 139 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517666

Common Names

  • Moschatum Aconite
  • Moschatum Monkshood
  • Moschatum Wolfsbane

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum ferox moschatum Brühl [unknown]

Description

Aconitum moschatum (also called Musk Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a short stem and large, deeply divided leaves. The flowers are purple and the fruit is a capsule. It grows in moist, shady places, such as meadows, forest margins, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum moschatum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum moschatum has yellowish-white flowers with a hooded upper sepal and a long spur. The seeds are black, glossy and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum moschatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, the soil should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. When grown in the ground, it should be mulched to help retain moisture and to protect the roots from extreme temperatures. It is also important to deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Aconitum moschatum

Aconitum moschatum is native to the mountains of Japan, China, and Korea and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Aconitum moschatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum moschatum?

Aconitum moschatum

What is the common name of Aconitum moschatum?

Moschatum Aconitum

What type of plant is Aconitum moschatum?

Flower

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-2619091: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.