Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ledeb.) Toman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 7(4): 394 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018601
Common Names
- Endocellion glaciale
- Glacial Endocellion
- Glacial Sea-lettuce
Description
Endocellion glaciale (also called Glacier Endocellion, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white, daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Alps and is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Endocellion glaciale is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Endocellion glaciale has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endocellion glaciale is a perennial herb native to the Arctic regions of North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Once established, Endocellion glaciale requires full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Endocellion glaciale
Endocellion glaciale is native to the Arctic and can be found in the tundra regions of Alaska, Canada, and Russia.
Endocellion glaciale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Endocellion glaciale?
Endocellion glaciale
What is the common name of Endocellion glaciale?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Endocellion glaciale?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Endocellion genus
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,