Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
34983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 407 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034312



Common Names

  • Lance-leaved Arnica
  • Lanceleaf Arnica
  • Lance-leaved Leopardbane


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Description

Arnica lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Arnica lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It has also been used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and burns.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arnica lanceolata sub. prima (Maguire) Strother & S.J.Wolf
Arnica lanceolata sub. lanceolata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnica lanceolata has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnica lanceolata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

Where to Find Arnica lanceolata

Arnica lanceolata is native to North America and can be found in the wild in parts of Canada and the United States.

Arnica lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnica lanceolata?

Arnica lanceolata

What are the common names of Arnica lanceolata?

Common names of Arnica lanceolata include Lanceleaf Arnica and Mountain Arnica.

What is the habitat of Arnica lanceolata?

Arnica lanceolata is found in alpine meadows, rocky areas, and open woodlands.

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,

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