Aconitum palmatum (Ranunculaceae)

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Aconitum palmatum
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The Aconitum palmatum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas in Nepal, Sikkim and south Tibet. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Aconitum palmatum
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  D.Don.

Known Hazards:  One report says that this species has a non-poisonous root[240], though this should be treated with caution[K]. The following notes are based on the general toxicity of the genus. The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1, 200].

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Habitat:  Alpine regions between 3,000 and 5,000 metres[240].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[111]. The seed can be stratified and sown in spring but will then be slow to germinate[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer. Division - best done in spring but it can also be done in autumn[1, 111]. Another report says that division is best carried out in the autumn or late winter because the plants come into growth very early in the year[233].

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