Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamissonis
ID:
121015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6(2): 238 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120344



Common Names

  • Arnica chamissonis
  • Chamisso's Arnica
  • Chamisso's Leopardbane


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Synonyms

  • Arnica foliosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Arnica foliosa andina Nutt. [unknown]
  • Arnica stricta stricta [unknown]
  • Arnica foliosa foliosa [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis maguirei (A.Nelson) Maguire [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
  • Arnica bernardina Greene [unknown]
  • Arnica foliosa bernardina (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Arnica incana Greene [illegitimate]
  • Arnica chamissonis interior Maguire [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis incana (A.Gray) Maguire [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis incana (A.Gray) Hultén [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis bernardina (Greene) Jeps. ex Maguire [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis foliosa Maguire [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis andina (Nutt.) Ediger & T.M.Barkley [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis foliosa (Nutt.) Maguire [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis jepsoniana Maguire [unknown]
  • Arnica montana Hook. [unknown]
  • Arnica maguirei A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Arnica chamissonis incana (A.Gray) B.Boivin [unknown]

Description

Arnica chamissonis (also called Chamisso's Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to western North America, and grows in moist meadows and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arnica chamissonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arnica montana sub. atlantica A.Bolòs

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnica chamissonis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnica chamissonis is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Arnica chamissonis

Arnica chamissonis is native to North America and can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Arnica chamissonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnica chamissonis?

Arnica chamissonis

What is the common name of Arnica chamissonis?

Chamisso's Arnica

What is the natural habitat of Arnica chamissonis?

It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References