Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 55.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125268
Common Names
- Arnica sachalinensis
- Sakhalin Arnica
- Arnica of Sakhalin
Synonyms
- Arnica chamissonis sachalinensis Regel [unknown]
Description
Arnica sachalinensis (also called Sakhalin Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica sachalinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arnica sachalinensis is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few short hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnica sachalinensis is a perennial plant that is propagated from division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best cultivated in a temperate climate.
Where to Find Arnica sachalinensis
Arnica sachalinensis is native to Japan, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands. It can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands.
Arnica sachalinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica sachalinensis?
Arnica sachalinensis
What is the common name of Arnica sachalinensis?
Sakhalin Arnica
What is the natural habitat of Arnica sachalinensis?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
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,