Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 750 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518235
Common Names
- Monkshood
- Wolfsbane
- Aconite
Synonyms
- Aconitum scandens Muhl. ex Rchb. [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum acutidens Fernald [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum alpinum Memm. [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum linnaeanum Ser. [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum michauxianum Ser. [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum muticum DC. [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum muticum (DC.) Hardin [unknown]
- Aconitum volubine Muhl. [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum uncinatum [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum linnaeanum DC. [unknown]
- Aconitum uncinatum michauxianum DC. [unknown]
Description
Aconitum uncinatum (also called Hooked Monkshood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Far East of Russia and the Korean Peninsula, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It has large, dark green leaves and bright blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aconitum uncinatum is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive blue flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aconitum uncinatum has purple or white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aconitum uncinatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with a sharp knife or spade and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Aconitum uncinatum
Aconitum uncinatum is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan. It can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.
Aconitum uncinatum FAQ
What is the common name of Aconitum uncinatum?
Uncinatum monkshood
What is the scientific name of Uncinatum monkshood?
Aconitum uncinatum
What is the toxicity of Aconitum uncinatum?
Highly toxic
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,