Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fauriei
ID:
24329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Schroeter, Pflanzenl. Alp. ed. 2 505. 1924 ; et in Beih. Bot. Centralbl.xliv. 11. 93 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023658



Common Names

  • Faurie's Edelweiss
  • Faurie's Leontopodium
  • Faurie's Leontopodum


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Description

Leontopodium fauriei (also called Faurie's Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium fauriei is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium fauriei has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have thin, long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium fauriei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Leontopodium fauriei

Leontopodium fauriei is native to the mountains of central and eastern Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Leontopodium fauriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium fauriei?

Leontopodium fauriei

What is the common name of Leontopodium fauriei?

Faurie's Edelweiss

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium fauriei?

Alpine meadows in the Himalayas

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