Leontopodium himalayanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
himalayanum
ID:
31208
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 276 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030537
Common Names
- Leontopodium himalayanum
- Himalayan Edelweiss
- Himalayan Snow-pusssy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leontopodium himalayanum (also called Himalayan Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and is adapted to survive in areas with low rainfall and high temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Leontopodium himalayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various health conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontopodium himalayanum is a white or pinkish-white daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leontopodium himalayanum can be propagated by seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division of clumps should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Leontopodium himalayanum
Leontopodium himalayanum is found in the Himalayan Mountains of India, Nepal, and Tibet.
Leontopodium himalayanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontopodium himalayanum?
Leontopodium himalayanum
What is the common name of Leontopodium himalayanum?
Himalayan edelweiss
What is the habitat of Leontopodium himalayanum?
Alpine meadows and rocky slopes
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-129523: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.