Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wulfen) Nyman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 1 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120976
Common Names
- Glacial Leopard's Bane
- Glacial Leopard's-bane
- Glacier Leopard's Bane
Synonyms
- Doronicum glaciale glaciale [unknown]
- Doronicum glaciale calcareum (Vierh.) Cavill. [unknown]
- Doronicum clusii glaciale (Wulfen) Tausch [unknown]
- Doronicum hirsutum glaciale (Wulfen) Rouy [unknown]
- Doronicum calcareum Vierh. [unknown]
- Aster scorpioides Scop. [unknown]
Description
Doronicum glaciale (also called Glacial Leopard's-bane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands, in areas with cold temperatures and high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Doronicum glaciale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Doronicum glaciale sub. glaciale
Doronicum glaciale sub. calcareum (Vierh.) Hegi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Doronicum glaciale has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doronicum glaciale is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Doronicum glaciale
Doronicum glaciale is found in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains.
Doronicum glaciale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doronicum glaciale?
Doronicum glaciale
What are the common names of Doronicum glaciale?
Leopard's-bane and Doronicum Glaciale
What is the habitat of Doronicum glaciale?
It is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas
Species in the Doronicum genus
Doronicum falconeri,
Doronicum prennii,
Doronicum excelsum,
Doronicum maximum,
Doronicum pyrenaicum,
Doronicum schischkinii,
Doronicum reticulatum,
Doronicum plantagineum,
Doronicum halacsyi,
Doronicum conaense,
Doronicum cacaliifolium,
Doronicum pardalianches,
Doronicum caucasicum,
Doronicum austriacum,
Doronicum grandiflorum,
Doronicum columnae,
Doronicum stenoglossum,
Doronicum carpetanum,
Doronicum clusii,
Doronicum turkestanicum,
Doronicum corsicum,
Doronicum pardalianchoides,
Doronicum bithynia,
Doronicum roylei,
Doronicum carpaticum,
Doronicum hungaricum,
Doronicum oblongifolium,
Doronicum cataractarum,
Doronicum wendelboi,
Doronicum haussknechtii,
Doronicum dolichotrichum,
Doronicum glaciale,
Doronicum fritschii,
Doronicum macrophyllum,
Doronicum grafii,
Doronicum gansuense,
Doronicum altaicum,
Doronicum calotum,
Doronicum minutilloi,
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,