A new record of Aconitum carmichaelii var. truppelianum (Ulbr.) W.T.Wang & P.K.Hsiao (Ranunculaceae) from the Korean Peninsula

Abstract

Aconitum carmichaelii var. truppelianum (Ulbr.) W.T.Wang & P.K.Hsiao [Korean name: 송이바꽃 (Song-I-ba-kkot)] is known to be distributed in China and Vietnam. However, 25 populations of this species were found along the midwestern coasts of Korean Peninsula for the first time. This species is similar to A. carmichaelii Debeaux var. carmichaelii and A. kusnezoffii Rchb. in possessing characters such as an erect stem and panicle-raceme inflorescence. Nevertheless, it can be distinguished from these species by its densely spreading pubescence on the rachis, pedicels, and carpels. The aim of this study was to provide a morphological description, photographs, illustrations, information on distribution areas, and a taxonomic key for A. carmichaelii var. truppelianum and related taxa.

Keywords

• Aconitum carmichaelii var. truppelianum
• Distribution
• New record