Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
naviculare
ID:
518429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 10: 154 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000517761

Common Names

  • Aconitum naviculare
  • Naviculate Monkshood
  • Naviculate Wolfsbane

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Synonyms

  • Aconitum bhutanicum Kadota [unknown]
  • Aconitum creagromorphum Lauener [unknown]
  • Aconitum ferox naviculare Brühl [unknown]
  • Aconitum naviculare leiocarpum Tamura [unknown]

Description

Aconitum naviculare (also called Marsh Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aconitum naviculare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aconitum naviculare has a bright blue flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aconitum naviculare is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aconitum naviculare

Aconitum naviculare is native to the mountains of Japan and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Aconitum naviculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aconitum naviculare?

Aconitum naviculare

What is the common name of Aconitum naviculare?

Naviculate Monkshood

What is the family of Aconitum naviculare?

Ranunculaceae

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-2619222: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.