Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
charkeviczii
ID:
97293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barkalov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka 6: 180 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096622



Common Names

  • Charkevicz's Edelweiss
  • Charkevicz's Leontopodium
  • Charkevicz's Snow-Puff


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Description

Leontopodium charkeviczii (also called Charkevich's edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium charkeviczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an expectorant and to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium charkeviczii is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 2-3 mm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium charkeviczii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the desired location.

Where to Find Leontopodium charkeviczii

Leontopodium charkeviczii is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the states of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.

Leontopodium charkeviczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium charkeviczii?

Leontopodium charkeviczii

What is the common name of Leontopodium charkeviczii?

Edelweiss

Where is Leontopodium charkeviczii found?

It is found in the mountains of Central and Southern 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,