Arnica longifolia
Arnica longifolia, commonly known as Longleaf Arnica, is a resilient perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of North America. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in herbalism to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation, and support the healing of minor skin bruises.
- Scientific name: Arnica longifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and 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 scientifically as Arnica longifolia, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is most frequently called longleaf arnica, while in German, it is identified as Langblättriges Arnika. Furthermore, in French, the species is known as l'arnica à feuilles longues.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the mountainous regions of Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. In Canada, its presence is noted within the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Moving southward into the United States, it can be found in the state of Idaho. The species also extends into the rugged landscapes of Montana. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far south as Colorado.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arnica longifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carabron, helenalin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carabron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helenalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |