Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
blagoveshczenskyi
ID:
57630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vorosch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 84(4): 102 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056959



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi
  • Alpine Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi (also called the Blagoveshchensky's Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a woody stem and produces white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 centimeters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi is a perennial herb that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is native to the Caucasus region and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi

Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi is native to Central Asia and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi?

Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi

What type of plant is Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium blagoveshczenskyi?

It is native to Russia

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-15563: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Voroschilov (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vorosch.' in the authors string.