Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
65268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 178 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064597



Common Names

  • Leontopodium
  • Japonicum
  • Japanese Edelweiss


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Synonyms

  • Leontopodium japonicum hirsutum Beauverd [unknown]
  • Leontopodium japonicum japonicum [unknown]
  • Leontopodium japonicum japonicum [unknown]
  • Leontopodium japonicum glaberrimum Beauverd [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sieboldianum Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Leontopodium sachalinense Miyabe & Kudô [unknown]

Description

Leontopodium japonicum (also called 'Japanese Edelweiss', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It typically grows in moist, alpine habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium japonicum is used in traditional medicine for treating gastrointestinal disorders, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontopodium japonicum var. perniveum (Honda) Kitam.
Leontopodium japonicum var. microcephalum Hand.-Mazz.
Leontopodium japonicum var. spathulatum (Kitam.) Murata
Leontopodium japonicum for. happoense Hid.Takah. ex T.Shimizu
Leontopodium japonicum var. saxatile Y.S.Chen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium japonicum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium japonicum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leontopodium japonicum

Leontopodium japonicum is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, often in rocky areas.

Leontopodium japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium japonicum?

Leontopodium japonicum

What is the common name of Leontopodium japonicum?

Japanese Edelweiss

What is the growth habit of Leontopodium japonicum?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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