Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kurilense
ID:
68094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takeda

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , Ser. II. iii. 154. (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067423



Common Names

  • Leontopodium Kurilense
  • Kurilense Leontopodium
  • Kurilense Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium kurilense (also called Kuril Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Kuril Islands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and has white flowers. It typically grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium kurilense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium kurilense is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium kurilense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in cooler climates and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is drought tolerant once established. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooms.

Where to Find Leontopodium kurilense

Leontopodium kurilense is native to the Kuril Islands, and can be found in parts of Russia and Japan.

Leontopodium kurilense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium kurilense?

Leontopodium kurilense

What is the common name of Leontopodium kurilense?

Kuril Edelweiss

What is the family of Leontopodium kurilense?

Asteraceae

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-24296: Based on the initial data import
Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.