Aconitum fischeri
Aconitum fischeri, commonly known as Fischer's monkshood, is a potent perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Found in high-altitude regions, this striking plant is characterized by its intense toxicity. While historically studied for its alkaloid content, it must be handled with extreme caution due to its lethal properties.
- Scientific name: Aconitum fischeri
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aconitum fischeri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and the genus Aconitum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aconitum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aconitum fischeri, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Danish, it is referred to as Stormhat, while in Russian, it is called Борец Фишера. Its names in Chinese vary slightly by script: it is known as 薄叶乌头 (zh), 薄叶乌头 (zh-cn), and 薄葉烏頭 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| da | Stormhat | Wikidata |
| ru | Борец Фишера | Wikidata |
| zh | 薄叶乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 薄叶乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 薄葉烏頭 | Wikidata |
| is | Gljáhjálmur | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 薄叶乌头 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within the Russian Far East. It can be found growing across several key regions, including Kamchatka and Khabarovsk. Furthermore, its habitat extends to the coastal areas of Sakhalin and the Primorye region. Beyond the borders of Russia, the species also inhabits parts of China. Specifically, its range reaches into the Inner Mongolia territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum fischeri, relies on its specialized underground structures for both survival and its medicinal properties. The most significant part of the plant is its roots, which typically form tuberous or thickened shapes that serve as the primary storage organs for nutrients. In the context of traditional herbalism, these roots contain the concentrated alkaloids that define the plant's chemical profile, making them the central focus for pharmacological study and medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |