Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 55.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091109
Common Names
- Nevada Arnica
- Mountain Arnica
- Arnica nevadensis
Synonyms
- Arnica tomentella Greene [unknown]
Description
Arnica nevadensis (also called Nevada Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of western North America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica nevadensis has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and is used to treat bruises, sprains, muscle pain, and arthritis. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Arnica nevadensis flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnica nevadensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plants to flower.
Where to Find Arnica nevadensis
Arnica nevadensis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Arnica nevadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica nevadensis?
Arnica nevadensis
What is the common name of Arnica nevadensis?
Nevada Arnica
What is the natural habitat of Arnica nevadensis?
Arnica nevadensis is found in open coniferous forests, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,