Arnica chamissonis

Arnica chamissonis (= Arnica foliosa), commonly known as Leafy Leopardsban, is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Arnica chamissonis 11.1 History 11.2 Arnica chamissonis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Arnica chamissonis was described in 1813 by Christian Friedrich Lessing. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Leafy Leopardsban is a species in the genus Arnica which contains 32 species and belongs to the family of the Asteraceae (Aster Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,8 meters.They grow at a moderate rate and have a short lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Arnica chamissonis is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are lanceolate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled and yellow. The plants bloom from May to July.

The brown fruits are achenes. They develop in summer.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Arnica chamissonis is native to Alaska, British Columbia, the Northwest of the US, California, the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest of the US.

[edit] Cultivation

The Leafy Leopardsban prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -45,5º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist to moist. The plants do not tolerate droughts. They will do quite well even in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

Arnica chamissonis is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Arnica chamissonis

[edit] History

[edit] Arnica chamissonis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Arnica chamissonisfr:Arnica chamissonis