Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 24(I): 203 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063814
Common Names
- Arnica Intermedia
- Intermediate Arnica
- Arnica
Description
Arnica intermedia (also called Intermediate Arnica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Arnica intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arnica intermedia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, thick hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnica intermedia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Arnica intermedia
Arnica intermedia can be found in the alpine and subalpine regions of Europe and Asia.
Arnica intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnica intermedia?
Arnica intermedia
What is the family of Arnica intermedia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Arnica intermedia?
Intermediate Arnica
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,