Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
delavayanum
ID:
106185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 44(2): 85 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000105514



Common Names

  • Leontopodium delavayanum
  • Delavayanum Edelweiss
  • Delavayanum Leontopodium


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Description

Leontopodium delavayanum (also called Delavay's Edelweiss, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium delavayanum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make dyes and as a source of natural rubber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium delavayanum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium delavayanum is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Leontopodium delavayanum

Leontopodium delavayanum is native to the Himalayas and can be found in high-altitude, alpine meadows.

Leontopodium delavayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium delavayanum?

Leontopodium delavayanum

What is the common name of Leontopodium delavayanum?

Delavay's Edelweiss

What type of plant is Leontopodium delavayanum?

A flowering plant

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-6348: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.