Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
omeiense
ID:
18006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. x. 172 (1965).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017335



Common Names

  • Leontopodium omeiense
  • Omei Edelweiss
  • Omei Mountain Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium omeiense (also called Sichuan edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Sichuan province of China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. Its flowers are white and star-shaped. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3000-4500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium omeiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium omeiense has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are short and have broad, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium omeiense is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plants should be protected from direct sunlight and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Leontopodium omeiense

Leontopodium omeiense is native to the Sichuan province of China. It can be found in the wild in this region.

Leontopodium omeiense FAQ

What type of plant is Leontopodium omeiense?

Leontopodium omeiense is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium omeiense?

Leontopodium omeiense is native to the Sichuan province of China.

What is the scientific classification of Leontopodium omeiense?

Leontopodium omeiense belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Leontopodium.

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-116777: Based on the initial data import
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.