Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
coreanum
ID:
128358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 109 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127687



Common Names

  • Coreanum Leontopodium
  • Korean Edelweiss
  • Korean Leontopodium


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Description

Leontopodium coreanum (also called Korean Edelweiss, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Korea. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m with a spread of 0.3m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white daisy-like flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and coastal conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium coreanum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of natural dyes, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium coreanum has white flowers with a single yellow center disk. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single round leaf and a single white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium coreanum is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Leontopodium coreanum

Leontopodium coreanum can be found in the Korean Peninsula.

Leontopodium coreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium coreanum?

Leontopodium coreanum

Where is Leontopodium coreanum found?

Leontopodium coreanum is found in Korea.

What is the growth habit of Leontopodium coreanum?

Leontopodium coreanum is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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-88683: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.