Aconitum orientale
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Basic Information
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: aconitum
Plant ID (slug): aconitum-orientale
Numeric ID: 22776
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
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Physical Characteristics
Aconitum orientale is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 0.3 m (1ftĀ in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
W. Asia - Turkey to Iran.
Habitats
Woodland GardenĀ Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne Diaphoretic Diuretic The dried root is anodyne, diaphoretic and diuretic[4]. It should be harvested in the autumn as soon as the plant dies down[4]. This is a very poisonous plant and should only be used with extreme caution and under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Known Hazards
The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1, 200].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Aconitum orientale
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