Aconitum carmichaelii
Carmichael's Monkshood, Japanese Aconite
Other regional names: Sichuan Aconite
- Sichuan Aconite
Also known as: Aconitum bodinieri H.Lév. & Vaniot +7 more
- Aconitum bodinieri H.Lév. & Vaniot
- Aconitum carmichaeli var. wilsonii (Stapf ex Mottet) Munz
- Aconitum carmichaelii subsp. wilsonii (Stapf ex Mottet) Munz
- Aconitum carmichaelii var. angustius W.T.Wang & P.K.Hsiao
- Aconitum kusnezoffii var. bodinieri (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Finet & Gagnep.
- Aconitum lushanense Migo
- Aconitum wilsonii Stapf ex Mottet
- Aconitum wilsonii Stapf ex Veitch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Aconitum carmichaelii (commonly known as Carmichael's Monkshood or Japanese aconite) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms