Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
giraldii
ID:
5407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5, Beibl. 82): 103 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004736



Common Names

  • Leontopodium giraldii
  • Girald's Leontopodium
  • Girald's Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium giraldii (also called 'Girald's Edelweiss', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It has woolly leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium giraldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium giraldii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium giraldii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Leontopodium giraldii

Leontopodium giraldii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Leontopodium giraldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium giraldii?

Leontopodium giraldii

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium giraldii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the bloom period of Leontopodium giraldii?

Late spring to early summer

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-104555: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.