Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porsildiorum
ID:
59857

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Boivin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 75: 210 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059186



Common Names

  • Porsild's Arnica
  • Arnica porsildiorum
  • Porsild Arnica


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Description

Arnica porsildiorum (also called 'Porsild's Arnica', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It has a woody stem and linear leaves with a yellowish-green color. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Arnica porsildiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnica porsildiorum has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnica porsildiorum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Arnica porsildiorum

Arnica porsildiorum can be found in the tundra of Alaska and Canada.

Arnica porsildiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnica porsildiorum?

Arnica porsildiorum

What is the common name of Arnica porsildiorum?

Porsild's Arnica

What type of plant is Arnica porsildiorum?

Perennial herbaceous plant

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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