Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dedekensii
ID:
36211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 1: 193 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035540



Common Names

  • Leontopodium dedekensii
  • Dedeken's Edelweiss
  • Dedekensii Leontopodium


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Synonyms

  • Leontopodium foliosum Beauverd [unknown]
  • Leontopodium hastatum Beavera [unknown]
  • Leontopodium futtereri Diels [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium dedekensii dedekensii [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium leontopodium foliosa Franch. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium dedekensii Bureauet Franch. [unknown]
  • Leontopodium dedekensii dedekensii [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium futtereri Diels [unknown]
  • Leontopodium micranthum Y.Ling [unknown]

Description

Leontopodium dedekensii (also called 'Dedeken's Edelweiss', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are opposite, sessile, and lanceolate-ovate in shape. The flowers are white and have five petals. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium dedekensii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium dedekensii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium dedekensii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Leontopodium dedekensii

Leontopodium dedekensii can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas.

Leontopodium dedekensii FAQ

What is the optimal growing environment for Leontopodium dedekensii?

Leontopodium dedekensii prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

What is the flowering season of Leontopodium dedekensii?

Leontopodium dedekensii typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

What are the medicinal properties of Leontopodium dedekensii?

Leontopodium dedekensii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

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-134376: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.