Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alpina
ID:
59067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Bluff & Fingerh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. German. 2: 329 (1825) (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058396



Common Names

  • Alpine Adenostyles
  • Alpine Fleabane
  • Alpine Aster


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Synonyms

  • Adenostyles alpina alpina [unknown]
  • Adenostyles glabra calcarea (Brügger) Braun-Blanq. & Thell. [unknown]
  • Adenostyles alpina australis (Ten.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Adenostyles alpina glabra (Mill.) Fiori [unknown]

Description

Adenostyles alpina (also called Alpine Adenostyles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and is characterized by its white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Adenostyles alpina is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenostyles alpina sub. nebrodensis (Wagenitz & I.Müll.) Greuter
Adenostyles alpina sub. alpina
Adenostyles alpina sub. macrocephala (Porta) Dillenb. & Kadereit
Adenostyles alpina sub. pyrenaica (Lange) Dillenb. & Kadereit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenostyles alpina has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenostyles alpina is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Adenostyles alpina

Adenostyles alpina is native to the Alps and can be found in rocky, alpine meadows.

Adenostyles alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenostyles alpina?

Adenostyles alpina

What is the common name of Adenostyles alpina?

Alpine Saffron

What is the natural habitat of Adenostyles alpina?

It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-157112: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Mathias Joseph Bluff (1805-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bluff' in the authors string.
Carl Anton Fingerhuth (1798-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fingerh.' in the authors string.