Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
franchetii
ID:
126387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1911, Ser. II. iii. 258.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125716



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium Alpinum
  • Alpine Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium franchetii (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium franchetii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in cosmetics, as a dye, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium franchetii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium franchetii is a slow-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Leontopodium franchetii

Leontopodium franchetii is native to the Himalayas. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Leontopodium franchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium franchetii?

Leontopodium franchetii

What is the common name of Leontopodium franchetii?

Franchet's Leontopodium

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium franchetii?

Dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands

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-86782: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.