Leontopodium roseum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roseum
ID:
21717
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. i. 112 (1924).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021046
Common Names
- Alpine Edelweiss
- Alpine Leontopodium
- Alpine Cotton
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Leontopodium roseum (also called Rose Leontopodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leontopodium roseum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, to reduce inflammation, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontopodium roseum is white and has four petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leontopodium roseum is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Leontopodium roseum
Leontopodium roseum is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-4,000 m. It is also found in the mountains of Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Leontopodium roseum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontopodium roseum?
Leontopodium roseum
What type of plant is Leontopodium roseum?
Herb
Where is Leontopodium roseum found?
Central and South Asia
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-120352: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.