Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
conglobatum
ID:
115923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. i. 114 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115252

Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Alpine Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium

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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium leontopodium alpinum Franch. [unknown]
  • Leontopodium sibiricum conglobatum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Leontopodium alpinum conglobatum (Turcz.) Beauverd [unknown]
  • Leontopodium ochroleucum conglobatum (Turcz.) Grubov [unknown]
  • Leontopodium alpinum sibiricum Korsh. [unknown]
  • Leontopodium ochroleucum conglobatum (Turcz.) Khanm. [unknown]

Description

Leontopodium conglobatum (also called Conglobate Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Alps. It has a rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It typically grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium nakazimae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Leontopodium conglobatum flower is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium conglobatum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Cuttings can also be taken from the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Leontopodium conglobatum

Leontopodium conglobatum can be found in the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe.

Leontopodium conglobatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium conglobatum?

Leontopodium conglobatum

What is the common name of Leontopodium conglobatum?

Conglobatum Leontopodium

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium conglobatum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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