Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alpina
ID:
84998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 410, t. 167 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084327



Common Names

  • Antennaria Alpina
  • Alpine Everlasting
  • Mountain Pussytoes


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Synonyms

  • Antennaria foggii Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria pedunculata A.E.Porsild [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium monanthon Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Antennaria labradorica Nutt. [unknown]
  • Antennaria ungavensis Malte [unknown]
  • Antennaria bayardii Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria brunnescens Fernald [unknown]
  • Chamaezelum alpinum Link [unknown]
  • Antennaria glabrata Greene [unknown]
  • Antennaria columnaris Fernald [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium uniflorum Pall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Antennaria pallida E.E.Nelson [unknown]
  • Antennaria cana Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria glabrata glabrata [unknown]
  • Antennaria porsildii porsildii [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina alpina [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium alpinum L. [unknown]
  • Antennaria intermedia (Rosenv.) Porsild [unknown]
  • Antennaria crymophila A.E.Porsild [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina alpina [unknown]
  • Antennaria atriceps Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria friesiana compacta (Malte) Hultén [unknown]
  • Antennaria canescens pseudoporsildii Böcher [unknown]
  • Antennaria longii Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina stolonifera (A.E.Porsild) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Antennaria arenicola Malte [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina canescens (Lange) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina canescens (Lange) Chmiel. [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina intermedia Rosenv. [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina ungavensis Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina canescens Lange [unknown]
  • Antennaria media compacta (Malte) Chmiel. [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina compacta (Malte) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina alpina [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina glabrata J.Vahl [unknown]
  • Antennaria stolonifera A.E.Porsild [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina cana Fernald & Wiegand [unknown]
  • Antennaria wiegandii Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria vexillifera Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria confusa Fernald [unknown]

Description

Antennaria alpina (also called Alpine Cat's-foot, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky soils. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antennaria alpina is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria alpina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool, moist environment. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Antennaria alpina

Antennaria alpina can be found in mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Antennaria alpina FAQ

What is the common name of Antennaria alpina?

Alpine Everlasting

What is the optimal soil pH for Antennaria alpina?

6.5 - 7.5

What is the optimal temperature for Antennaria alpina?

60-75°F

Species in the Antennaria genus

Antennaria dioiciformis, Antennaria howellii, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria monocephala, Antennaria virginica, Antennaria rousseaui, Antennaria dimorpha, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria racemosa, Antennaria chilensis, Antennaria rosea, Antennaria flagellaris, Antennaria neglecta, Antennaria anaphaloides, Antennaria parlinii, Antennaria dioica, Antennaria sleumeri, Antennaria aromatica, Antennaria caucasica, Antennaria stenophylla, Antennaria umbrinella, Antennaria rosulata, Antennaria geyeri, Antennaria plantaginea, Antennaria pseudoarenicola, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria arcuata, Antennaria boecheriana, Antennaria luzuloides, Antennaria densifolia, Antennaria nordhageniana, Antennaria friesiana, Antennaria alpina, Antennaria soliceps, Antennaria solitaria, Antennaria argentea, Antennaria canescens, Antennaria marginata, Antennaria pulchella, Antennaria media, Antennaria suffrutescens, Antennaria parvifolia, Antennaria microphylla, Antennaria lanata, Antennaria corymbosa, Antennaria pulcherrima, Antennaria parviflora, Antennaria sawyeri,

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-40777: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.