Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
jacotianum
ID:
128573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 1: 190, 873 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127902



Common Names

  • Jacotianum Edelweiss
  • Alpine Edelweiss
  • White Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium jacotianum (also called Jacot's Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium jacotianum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontopodium jacotianum var. minum (Beauverd) Hand.-Mazz.
Leontopodium jacotianum var. caespitosum (Diels) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium jacotianum is yellow with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium jacotianum is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring and replant them in a new location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Leontopodium jacotianum

Leontopodium jacotianum can be found in the Alps of Europe.

Leontopodium jacotianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium jacotianum?

Leontopodium jacotianum

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium jacotianum?

It is found in dry forests of Mexico and Central America

What are the uses of Leontopodium jacotianum?

It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine

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-88890: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.