Arnica cordifolia
Heart-leaf arnica
Arnica cordifolia, commonly known as Heart-leaf Arnica, is a perennial herb native to North American forests. Characterized by its distinctive cordate leaves and vibrant yellow blooms, this botanical species is valued in traditional herbalism. It is frequently utilized for its soothing properties to alleviate minor aches and skin irritations.
- Scientific name: Arnica cordifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Arnica cordifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Arnica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arnica | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common names heart-leaf arnica and heartleaf arnica, is a species belonging to the Asteraceae family.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | heart-leaf arnica | Wikidata |
| en | heartleaf arnica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions of North America. In the Subarctic regions, its range includes the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Moving south, it is widely distributed throughout Western Canada. Specifically, it can be located within the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Additionally, its presence extends eastward into the province of Manitoba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arnica cordifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aromaticin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aromaticin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Arnica cordifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |