Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hall
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 174 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139148
Common Names
- Arnica Venosa
- Veiny Arnica
- Veiny Leopard's-bane
Description
Arnica venosa (also called Veiny Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has an upright habit and its leaves are lanceolate with serrate margins. It grows in meadows, grasslands and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica venosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an herbal remedy for muscle and joint pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arnica venosa is a yellow flower with a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnica venosa is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Arnica venosa
Arnica venosa is found in the western United States and Canada.
Arnica venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica venosa?
Arnica venosa
What type of plant is Arnica venosa?
Perennial herb
Where is Arnica venosa found?
South America
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,