Arnica sororia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sororia
ID:
1597
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Ottawa Naturalist 23: 213 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000926
Common Names
- Sorrel Arnica
- Sorrel Leopardbane
- Sorrel Wolfsbane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arnica sororia (also called Western Arnica, Mountain Arnica, and Mountain Tobacco, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica sororia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating bruises and sprains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arnica sororia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arnica sororia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a moist medium.
Where to Find Arnica sororia
Arnica sororia can be found in the wild in North America, primarily in the western United States.
Arnica sororia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica sororia?
Arnica sororia
What is the natural habitat of Arnica sororia?
Arnica sororia is native to the western United States.
What are the uses of Arnica sororia?
Arnica sororia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including bruises, sprains, and muscle pain.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-100883: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.