Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
65573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Howell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. 1: 373 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064902

Common Names

  • Nodding Arnica
  • Arnica
  • Cernua

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Synonyms

  • Arnica chandleri Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Arnica cernua (also called mountain arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It has large yellow flower heads and hairy leaves. It grows in meadows and open woods, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arnica cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnica cernua has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnica cernua is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or fall. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Arnica cernua

Arnica cernua is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as hillsides and roadsides.

Arnica cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnica cernua?

Arnica cernua

What is the common name of Arnica cernua?

Nodding Arnica

What is the natural habitat of Arnica cernua?

Arnica cernua is found in moist meadows and open woods in the western United States

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