Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calocephalum
ID:
29231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 1: 189 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028560



Common Names

  • Leontopodium calocephalum
  • Calocephalum Edelweiss
  • Calocephalum Leontopodium


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Synonyms

  • Leontopodium alpinum himalayanum Franch. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium leontopodium calocephalum Franch. [unknown]
  • Leontopodium calocephalum calocephalum [unknown]
  • Leontopodium calocephalum typicum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Leontopodium calocephalum (also called 'Silver Edelweiss', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in alpine grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium calocephalum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium calocephalum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium calocephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Leontopodium calocephalum

Leontopodium calocephalum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky slopes and grasslands.

Leontopodium calocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium calocephalum?

Leontopodium calocephalum

What is the common name of Leontopodium calocephalum?

Cushion alpine edelweiss

Where is Leontopodium calocephalum found?

It is found in the alpine regions of Europe

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-127601: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.