Leontopodium aurantiacum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiacum
ID:
93543
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 44(2): 83 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092872
Common Names
- Edelweiss
- Silver Star
- Silver-leaved Edelweiss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leontopodium aurantiacum (also called Leontopodium alpinum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Leontopodium aurantiacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leontopodium aurantiacum has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leontopodium aurantiacum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best to water regularly during the growing season and to fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Leontopodium aurantiacum
Leontopodium aurantiacum is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Leontopodium aurantiacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontopodium aurantiacum?
Leontopodium aurantiacum
What type of plant is Leontopodium aurantiacum?
It is a herb
Where is Leontopodium aurantiacum found?
It is found in the Alps
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-49111: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.