Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
antennarioides
ID:
133789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soczava

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 17: 194 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133118



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium Alpinum
  • Alpine Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium antennarioides (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium antennarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium antennarioides has white flowers with yellow centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium antennarioides is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Leontopodium antennarioides

Leontopodium antennarioides is native to the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians. It is also found in parts of Asia and North America.

Leontopodium antennarioides FAQ

What are the common names of Leontopodium antennarioides?

Antennaria-like Leontopodium

What type of plant is Leontopodium antennarioides?

Perennial herb

Where is Leontopodium antennarioides native to?

Central and South America

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-9394: Based on the initial data import
Víctor B. Sochava (1905-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soczava' in the authors string.