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. napellus

Synonyms

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 parts reported in Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. 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.

Chemicals reported in Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus
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

  1. Phytochemistry

Kaempferol 7-O-(6-trans-p-coumaroyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside

  1. Phytochemistry

Quercetin 7-O-(6-trans-caffeoyl)-beta-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-alpha-rhamnopyranoside-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Aconitum napellus subsp. napellus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine