Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
31407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 1: 188 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030736



Common Names

  • Leontopodium discolor
  • Discolor Edelweiss
  • Discolor Leontopodium


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Description

Leontopodium discolor (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of Europe. It is a small perennial plant growing to 10-15 cm tall, with white woolly leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium discolor has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium discolor is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus and Iran. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plants can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Leontopodium discolor

Leontopodium discolor is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and rocky slopes.

Leontopodium discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium discolor?

Leontopodium discolor

What is the common name of Leontopodium discolor?

Purple Edelweiss

What is the habitat of Leontopodium discolor?

Leontopodium discolor is found in alpine meadows and grasslands

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-129717: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.