Arnica cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
81679
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. , 1(Suppl.): 331 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081008
Common Names
- Heartleaf Arnica
- Heart-leaved Arnica
- Heart-leaf Arnica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arnica cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has large, hairy leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica cordifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arnica cordifolia is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arnica cordifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Arnica cordifolia
Arnica cordifolia is native to the mountains of western North America.
Arnica cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica cordifolia?
Arnica cordifolia
What is the common name of Arnica cordifolia?
Heartleaf Arnica
What type of plant is Arnica cordifolia?
Arnica cordifolia is a species of flowering plant
Species in the Arnica genus
Arnica sororia, Arnica mallotopus, Arnica montana, Arnica longifolia, Arnica latifolia, Arnica unalaschcensis, Arnica fulgens, Arnica angustifolia, Arnica lonchophylla, Arnica louiseana, Arnica viscosa, Arnica parryi, Arnica mollis, Arnica dealbata, Arnica ovata, Arnica gracilis, Arnica lanceolata, Arnica griscomii, Arnica porsildiorum, Arnica intermedia, Arnica cernua, Arnica spathulata, Arnica cordifolia, Arnica rydbergii, Arnica discoidea, Arnica nevadensis, Arnica chamissonis, Arnica sachalinensis, Arnica acaulis, Arnica lessingii, Arnica venosa,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-3757: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.