Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brachyactis
ID:
127603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 46: 420 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126932



Common Names

  • Leontopodium brachyactis
  • Brachyactis Leontopodium
  • Leontopodium


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Description

Leontopodium brachyactis (also called Short-Flowered Edelweiss, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and hairy stems. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and inhabits grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium brachyactis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium brachyactis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium brachyactis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Leontopodium brachyactis

Leontopodium brachyactis is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Tien Shan. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters.

Leontopodium brachyactis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium brachyactis?

Leontopodium brachyactis

What is the common name of Leontopodium brachyactis?

Short-leaved Edelweiss

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium brachyactis?

Grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas

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-87945: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.