Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kamtschaticum
ID:
22272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kamtschatka iii. 133 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021601



Common Names

  • Leontopodium Kamtschaticum
  • Kamtschaticum Edelweiss
  • Asian Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium kamtschaticum (also called Kamchatka Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium kamtschaticum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium kamtschaticum is a small, white, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single, basal leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium kamtschaticum is a perennial plant that is native to Siberia and the Far East. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Leontopodium kamtschaticum

Leontopodium kamtschaticum is native to the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and can be found in the wild in this region.

Leontopodium kamtschaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium kamtschaticum?

Leontopodium kamtschaticum

What type of plant is Leontopodium kamtschaticum?

Leontopodium kamtschaticum is a species of perennial herb in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Leontopodium kamtschaticum found?

Leontopodium kamtschaticum is native to Russia and Japan.

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,

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