Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1914, Ser. II. vi. 146.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061393
Common Names
- Edelweiss
- White Edelweiss
- Alpine Edelweiss
Synonyms
- Antennaria leontopodina DC. [unknown]
- Leontopodium ochroleucum ochroleucum [unknown]
- Leontopodium ochroleucum ochroleucum [unknown]
- Leontopodium fischerianum Beauverd [unknown]
- Leontopodium alpinum hedinianum Beauverd [unknown]
- Leontopodium leontopodinum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Leontopodium melanolepis Y.Ling [unknown]
- Leontopodium alpinum debile Beauverd [unknown]
- Leontopodium alpinum subalpinum Ledeb. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium leontopodium subalpinum Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Leontopodium ochroleucum (also called Leontopodium alpinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and leaves that are alternate, ovate, and serrate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Leontopodium ochroleucum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leontopodium ochroleucum has white flowers that are star-shaped and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a white taproot and two cotyledons that are green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontopodium ochroleucum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Leontopodium ochroleucum
Leontopodium ochroleucum is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows.
Leontopodium ochroleucum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontopodium ochroleucum?
Leontopodium ochroleucum
What is the common name of Leontopodium ochroleucum?
Edelweiss
What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium ochroleucum?
Alpine meadows and rocky slopes
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,