Aconitum — 29 species

Botanical species in the genus Aconitum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Aconitum anthora

Aconitum anthora

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, succeeding in full sun so long as the soil does not become dry. Members of this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits and deer. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby species, especially legumes.

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Aconitum carmichaelii

Aconitum carmichaelii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum chasmanthum

Aconitum chasmanthum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum columbianum

Aconitum columbianum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum delphinifolium

Aconitum delphinifolium

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum dissectum

Aconitum dissectum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum ferox

Aconitum ferox

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum fischeri

Aconitum fischeri

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum hemsleyanum

Aconitum hemsleyanum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum heterophylloides

Aconitum heterophylloides

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum heterophyllum

Aconitum heterophyllum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum jaluense

Aconitum jaluense

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum japonicum

Aconitum japonicum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum kusnezoffii

Aconitum kusnezoffii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum lethale

Aconitum lethale

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, succeeding in full sun so long as the soil does not become dry. All Aconitum species are prohibited for export in India if the plants have been collected from the wild. Cultivated specimens can be exported from India.

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Aconitum lycoctonum

Aconitum lycoctonum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum maximum

Aconitum maximum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum mokchangense

Aconitum mokchangense

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum napellus

Aconitum napellus

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum orientale

Aconitum orientale

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum palmatum

Aconitum palmatum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum rotundifolium

Aconitum rotundifolium

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum septentrionale

Aconitum septentrionale

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Plants are hardy to about -25°c. Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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Aconitum soongaricum

Aconitum soongaricum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, succeeding in full sun so long as the soil does not become dry. All Aconitum species are prohibited for export in India if the plants have been collected from the wild. Cultivated specimens can be exported from India.

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Aconitum uncinatum

Aconitum uncinatum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum violaceum

Aconitum violaceum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum volubile

Aconitum volubile

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees, climbing through dwarf shrubs. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum vulparia

Aconitum vulparia

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade.

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Aconitum × cammarum

Aconitum × cammarum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, succeeding in full sun so long as the soil does not become dry. Members of this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits and deer. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby species, especially legumes.

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