Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
14481

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 100 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013810



Common Names

  • Leontopodium andersonii
  • Edelweiss
  • Estrella de los alpes


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Description

Leontopodium andersonii (also called Anderson's Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in meadows, pastures, and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium andersonii has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontopodium subulatum var. bonatii (Beauverd) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium andersonii has white flowers with yellow centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium andersonii is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Leontopodium andersonii

Leontopodium andersonii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and prairies.

Leontopodium andersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium andersonii?

Leontopodium andersonii

Where is Leontopodium andersonii found?

Leontopodium andersonii is found in the western United States and Canada.

What is the growth habit of Leontopodium andersonii?

Leontopodium andersonii is an upright, branching perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall.

What is the bloom time of Leontopodium andersonii?

Leontopodium andersonii blooms from July to September.

What is the flower color of Leontopodium andersonii?

Leontopodium andersonii has white flowers.

Species in the Leontopodium genus

Leontopodium palibinianum, Leontopodium schlothauerae, Leontopodium giraldii, Leontopodium caespitosum, Leontopodium paradoxum, Leontopodium monocephalum, Leontopodium andersonii, Leontopodium omeiense, Leontopodium roseum, Leontopodium kamtschaticum, Leontopodium fauriei, Leontopodium calocephalum, Leontopodium muscoides, Leontopodium himalayanum, Leontopodium discolor, Leontopodium hayachinense, Leontopodium dedekensii, Leontopodium shinanense, Leontopodium souliei, Leontopodium villosum, Leontopodium fangingense, Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi, Leontopodium montisganeshii, Leontopodium suffruticosum, Leontopodium ochroleucum, Leontopodium japonicum, Leontopodium nanum, Leontopodium kurilense, Leontopodium villosulum, Leontopodium makianum, Leontopodium artemisiifolium, Leontopodium haastioides, Leontopodium haplophylloides, Leontopodium stoloniferum, Leontopodium wilsonii, Leontopodium pusillum, Leontopodium aurantiacum, Leontopodium campestre, Leontopodium smithianum, Leontopodium charkeviczii, Leontopodium forrestianum, Leontopodium delavayanum, Leontopodium conglobatum, Leontopodium stracheyi, Leontopodium microphyllum, Leontopodium leontopodioides, Leontopodium sinense, Leontopodium franchetii, Leontopodium junpeianum, Leontopodium brachyactis,

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-113358: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.