Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nanum
ID:
67230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 44(2): 111 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066559



Common Names

  • Leontopodium
  • Edelweiss
  • Alpine Edelweiss


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Synonyms

  • Leontopodium jamesonii jamesonii [unknown]
  • Antennaria nana Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Leontopodium jamesonii Beauverd [unknown]
  • Leontopodium alpinum monocephalum Beauverd [unknown]
  • Leontopodium jamesonii (Beauverd pro hybr.) Hand.-Mazz. [deprecated]
  • Gnaphalium thibeticum Bureau & Franch. [unknown]
  • Leontopodium jamesonii Beauverd [unknown]

Description

Leontopodium nanum (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude grasslands of the European Alps. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm, with a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are small, oblong, and covered in fine hairs. It is found in the high-altitude grasslands of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, where it grows in full sun and in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium nanum is a flowering plant native to the Alps region. It is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium nanum has yellow flowers with a single ring of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium nanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Leontopodium nanum

Leontopodium nanum is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Leontopodium nanum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium nanum?

Leontopodium nanum is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Leontopodium nanum?

Leontopodium nanum is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30-50 cm.

What is the soil type preferred by Leontopodium nanum?

Leontopodium nanum prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

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-2344: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.