Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leontopodium
ID:
18356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017685

Common Names

  • Leontopodium Gnaphalium
  • Gnaphalium Leontopodium
  • Leontopodium Gnaphalium

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Description

Gnaphalium leontopodium (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium leontopodium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnaphalium leontopodium is white and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium leontopodium is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 inches apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gnaphalium leontopodium

Gnaphalium leontopodium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Gnaphalium leontopodium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium leontopodium?

Gnaphalium leontopodium

What is the family of Gnaphalium leontopodium?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Gnaphalium leontopodium?

Open grasslands and meadows

Species in the Gnaphalium genus

Gnaphalium linearum, Gnaphalium leontopodium, Gnaphalium sodiroi, Gnaphalium pauciflorum, Gnaphalium ecuadorense, Gnaphalium englerianum, Gnaphalium austroafricanum, Gnaphalium clemensiae, Gnaphalium filagopsis, Gnaphalium flavocephalum, Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum, Gnaphalium griquense, Gnaphalium melanosphaeroides, Gnaphalium polium, Gnaphalium leucopeplum, Gnaphalium rosillense, Gnaphalium heleios, Gnaphalium diamantinense, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium chimborazense, Gnaphalium alatocaule, Gnaphalium schlimii, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium lycopodium, Gnaphalium exilifolium, Gnaphalium stagnalis, Gnaphalium baicalensis, Gnaphalium supinum, Gnaphalium demidium, Gnaphalium flaccidum, Gnaphalium albescens, Gnaphalium gnaphalodes, Gnaphalium genevoisi, Gnaphalium phaeolepis, Gnaphalium sepositum, Gnaphalium badium, Gnaphalium thouarsii, Gnaphalium uliginosum, Gnaphalium polycaulon, Gnaphalium chiliastrum, Gnaphalium declinatum, Gnaphalium psilophyllum, Gnaphalium maclovianum, Gnaphalium indutum, Gnaphalium caucasicum, Gnaphalium magellanicum, Gnaphalium stewartii, Gnaphalium confine, Gnaphalium nelsonii, Gnaphalium limicola,

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-117115: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.