Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montisganeshii
ID:
60764

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Akiyama

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 25(1): 1 (1999) (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060093



Common Names

  • Ganesh's Edelweiss
  • Ganesh's Star
  • Ganesh's Leontopodium


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Description

Leontopodium montisganeshii (also called Montisganesh's edelweiss, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with individual leaves being lanceolate to oblong in shape and up to 10 cm long. It produces white flower heads in the summer, and grows in rocky and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium montisganeshii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium montisganeshii has white flowers with yellow centers and a star-shaped seed head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium montisganeshii is an annual herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Leontopodium montisganeshii

Leontopodium montisganeshii is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Leontopodium montisganeshii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium montisganeshii?

Leontopodium montisganeshii

What is the common name of Leontopodium montisganeshii?

Common Leontopodium

What is the habitat of Leontopodium montisganeshii?

Leontopodium montisganeshii is found in moist, shady 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