Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
7187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bong.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 2(2): 147 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006516



Common Names

  • Arnica latifolia
  • Broadleaf Arnica
  • Mountain Arnica


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Synonyms

  • Arnica intermedia Howell ex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Arnica betonicifolia betonicifolia [unknown]
  • Arnica latifolia angustifolia Herder [invalid]
  • Arnica latifolia latifolia [unknown]
  • Arnica menziesii Hook. [unknown]

Description

Arnica latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to North America, where it is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arnica latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arnica latifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnica latifolia is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures.

Where to Find Arnica latifolia

Arnica latifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows, streambanks, and wet meadows.

Arnica latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnica latifolia?

Arnica latifolia

What is the common name of Arnica latifolia?

Broadleaf Arnica

What is the family of Arnica latifolia?

Asteraceae

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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