Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus
Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus, is a striking perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Often called Monkshood, it is characterized by deep blue, hooded flowers. While historically used in traditional medicine, it contains potent alkaloids, requiring extreme caution due to its high toxicity and medicinal complexity.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aconitum Napellus Var. Braunii · Aconitum Napellus F. Pubescens · 90 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aconitum napellus subsp. napellusSynonyms
- Aconitum napellus var. braunii
- Aconitum napellus f. pubescens
- Aconitum napellus lusus autumnale
- Aconitum tauricum var. commutatum
- Aconitum napellus f. paniculatum
- Aconitum napellus subsp. linnaeanum
- Aconitum pyramidale subsp. neubergense
- Aconitum napellus lusus hoppeanum
- Aconitum napellus var. strictum
- Aconitum pyramidale var. giganteum
- Aconitum meyeri var. squarrosum
- Aconitum napellus var. lobelianum
- Aconitum funckianum var. pubescens
- Aconitum pyramidale f. multifidum
- Aconitum pyramidale var. luxurians
- Aconitum napellus var. grossum
- Aconitum napellus var. pubescens
- Aconitum × vulgare var. pubescens
- Aconitum napellus lusus funckianum
- Aconitum napellus var. pallens
- Aconitum napellus f. meyeri
- Aconitum × vulgare var. bracteolosum
- Aconitum napellus lusus sibiricum
- Aconitum neubergense var. densiflorum
- Aconitum napellus var. paniculatum
- Aconitum pyramidale var. elongatum
- Aconitum pyramidale var. bicolor
- Aconitum napellus lusus pyramidale
- Aconitum schleicheri var. comosum
- Aconitum neubergense
- Aconitum napellus var. ramosum
- Aconitum napellus var. densum
- Aconitum napellus lusus lobelianum
- Aconitum napellus subsp. neomontanum
- Aconitum napellus f. funkianum
- Aconitum napellus var. giganteum
- Aconitum napellus var. eminens
- Aconitum napellus f. commutatum
- Aconitum lobelianum
- Aconitum virgatum
- Aconitum commutatum
- Aconitum compactum
- Aconitum napellus subsp. compactum
- Aconitum pyramidale var. capciriense
- Aconitum napellus var. capciriense
- Aconitum napellus var. violaceus
- Aconitum napellus var. lilacinus
- Aconitum napellus var. rhodoleucus
- Aconitum napellus lusus mongolicum
- Aconitum canescens
- Aconitum clusii
- Aconitum densiflorum
- Aconitum dumetorum
- Aconitum elatum
- Aconitum eminens
- Aconitum funckianum
- Aconitum alatum
- Aconitum autumnale
- Aconitum braunii
- Aconitum caeruleum
- Aconitum giganteum
- Aconitum grandiflorum
- Aconitum guttatum
- Aconitum hoppeanum
- Aconitum hoppii
- Aconitum inunctum
- Aconitum laxiflorum
- Aconitum laxum
- Aconitum rubellum
- Aconitum pubescens
- Aconitum pumilum
- Aconitum pygmaeum
- Aconitum pyramidale
- Aconitum schleicheri
- Aconitum linnaeanum
- Aconitum microphyllum
- Aconitum meyeri
- Aconitum napelloides
- Aconitum napellus var. albiflorum
- Aconitum napellus var. compactum
- Aconitum napellus var. microphyllum
- Aconitum napellus f. pygmaeum
- Aconitum napellus var. rubellum
- Aconitum napellus var. schleicheri
- Aconitum obscurum
- Aconitum virosum
- Aconitum willdenowii
- Aconitum wulfenianum
- Aconitum oliganthemum
- Aconitum oligocarpum
- Aconitum strictum
- Aconitum tenuifolium
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Berg-Eisenhut
- Echter Eisenhut
- Neuberger Echter Eisenhut
French:
- Aconit napel
- Casque
- Casque de Jupiter
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Aconitum, categorized as the subspecies napellus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Aconitum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Moving toward the southern regions, it can also be found throughout Southwestern Europe. Specifically, its range extends into the diverse landscapes of France. Finally, the distribution reaches as far as Spain within the Southwestern European territory.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Vermont |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Phytochemistry
Chemicals
Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside, Kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-p-coumaroyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside, Quercetin 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-p-coumaroyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-p-coumaroyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Quercetin 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Activities
Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine