Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
117873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo xxV. Art. 19, 127 (1908).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117202



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Alpine Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium


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Description

Leontopodium microphyllum (also called Small-leaved Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It has white flowers and grows in rocky soils in high altitude grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium microphyllum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium microphyllum is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Leontopodium microphyllum

Leontopodium microphyllum is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Karakorum, and Pamir. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 2,400-4,500 m.

Leontopodium microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium microphyllum?

Leontopodium microphyllum

What is the common name of Leontopodium microphyllum?

Small-leaved Edelweiss

What is the typical habitat of Leontopodium microphyllum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-7857: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.