Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nivale
ID:
138723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ten.) A.Huet ex Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 44(2): 137 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138052



Common Names

  • Leontopodium nivale
  • Edelweiss
  • Snow Daisy


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Description

Leontopodium nivale (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium nivale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontopodium nivale sub. alpinum (Cass.) Greuter
Leontopodium nivale sub. nivale

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium nivale has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium nivale is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Leontopodium nivale

Leontopodium nivale is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It is found in alpine meadows and can be grown in gardens and containers.

Leontopodium nivale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium nivale?

Leontopodium nivale

What is the common name of Leontopodium nivale?

Snow Edelweiss

What is the habitat of Leontopodium nivale?

Alpine meadows

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-98711: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.
Alfred Huet du Pavillon (1829-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Huet' in the authors string.