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
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.
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 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,