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Details of Genus: Arnica L. (1753)

ID: 1413

Genus ja: ウサギギク

Genus en:

# spp.: 31 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Asteraceae

Family ja: キク

Infra familial classification:

Citation:
Data sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 10 Feb 2026Scientific name & others Show this Data source
邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表Japanese common name Show this Data source

Distribution en: Subarctic & Temp. Northern Hemisphere

Description en: Genus of about 32 species of clump-forming and rhizomatous perennials from pasture and open woodland in N. temperate and arctic regions. They have mainly basal leaves, 11-20cm (4 1/2-8in) long, and daisy-like flowerheads borne on unbranched stems. They are suitable for a herbaceous border or a large rock garden. All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested, and contact with sap may aggravate skin allergies.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn, or divide in spring.

Pests en: Caterpillars and slugs may be a problem.

Description ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Arnica

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Asteraceae

2003 edition

A Level
Family キク
草本I・一年草/二年草/多年草
ウサギギク

1986 edition

A Level
Family キク
草本植物
ウサギギク

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

Comment:

Comment ja:

Type species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Accepted Asteraceae キク科 31 Show
PB2 Asteraceae キク科 Show
PB3 Asteraceae キク科 Show