Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
haplophylloides
ID:
80939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. i. 120 (1924).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080268



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Alpine Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium


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Synonyms

  • Leontopodium aloysiodorum hort. ex Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Leontopodium haplophylloides (also called 'Alpine Edelweiss', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and a single, hairy stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are oblanceolate and have a toothed margin. The flowers are white and have a diameter of about 2 cm. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium haplophylloides is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium haplophylloides has yellow flowers with many petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium haplophylloides is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leontopodium haplophylloides

Leontopodium haplophylloides is found in the Alps, including France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Germany.

Leontopodium haplophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium haplophylloides?

Leontopodium haplophylloides

What are the common names of Leontopodium haplophylloides?

Alpine Edelweiss, Edelweiss

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium haplophylloides?

Alpine and subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, and scree

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