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Datasheet:Aconitum ferox Wallich ex Seringe (Blue Aconite)

1. NOMENCLATURE

Synonyms:
Aconitum ferox L.
Aconitum napellus var. ferox
Aconitum virorum Don
Delphinium ferox Baill

Common Names (english):
Aconite, Blue Aconite, Himalayan monkshood, Black Aconite, Indian Aconite, Monk's hood, Henbane

Common Names (non-english):
Aconite, atis, ativish (Nepali, "very poisonous")
Aticisha (Sanskrit, "poison")
Bachnag (Persian)
Bachn^ag (Hindi)
Bikh, Bis, Bis-h, Bish (Arabic)
Bog-nag, Bong nga, Gsang-dzim,  Jadwar, Kalakuta, Mithavis (Hindi)
Nang-dzim, nilo bikh, phyi-dzim, singya, sman-chen(Tibetan, "great medicine")
Valsa-nabhi (Malay)
Vasanavi (Tamil)
Vatsamabhah (Sanskrit)
Vasanabha, Vatsanabhi (Malayalam)
Visha (Sanskrit, "Poison")

Taxonomic Position: Aconitum

2. DESCRIPTION

Plant Type: Herb
Morphology:
Similarity to Other Species: Aconitum ferox is very similar to Aconitum napellus bit is somewhat smaller and more stocky. It also bears fewer flowers, and these are spaced farther apart.

3. DISTRIBUTION AND ECOLOGY

Geographical Distribution: Blue aconite is found in Nepal, Kashmir (Northern India), Garhwal, Sikkim, and Bhutan at altitudes of 2,000 to 3,000 meters. It is a typical Himalayan plant and has even been observed growing at 3,600 meters. It is said to grow at altitudes as high as 4,500 meters.

Native Habitat: India
Hardiness and Environmental Requirements: Can survive in high altitudes. Prefers rocky soil.
Soil Requirements: n/a

4. PROPAGATION AND CYCLE

Types of Propagation: Propagation occurs via seeds, which can be simply strewn about or grown in beds.
Seed Germination Notes: Surface sown
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5. HISTORY AND CULTURE

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6. PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS

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6. REFERENCES AND CITATIONS

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