Status:
valid
Authors:
Farr
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Ottawa Naturalist 20: 109 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013944
Common Names
- Louiseana Arnica
- Louiseana Leopardbane
- Arnica Louiseana
Synonyms
- Arnica louiseana louiseana [unknown]
- Arnica louiseana louiseana [unknown]
Description
Arnica louiseana (also called 'mountain arnica', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in mountainous regions and is commonly found in the Rocky Mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica louiseana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arnica louiseana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnica louiseana can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist medium. Plant the cuttings in the ground in the fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Arnica louiseana
Arnica louiseana is native to North America and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.
Arnica louiseana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica louiseana?
Arnica louiseana
What is the common name of Arnica louiseana?
Louise's Arnica
Where is Arnica louiseana native to?
North America
What type of plant is Arnica louiseana?
Perennial
What color are the flowers of Arnica louiseana?
Yellow
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,