Arnica gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
33437
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24(6): 297 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032766
Common Names
- Arnica gracilis
- Slender Arnica
- Gracile Arnica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Arnica latifolia gracilis (Rydb.) Cronquist [unknown]
Description
Arnica gracilis (also called Slender Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arnica gracilis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arnica gracilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Arnica gracilis
Arnica gracilis can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Arnica gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica gracilis?
Arnica gracilis
What type of plant is Arnica gracilis?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Arnica gracilis found?
It is found in the United States
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-131687: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.