Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
smithianum
ID:
97181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. i. 115 (1924), hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096510



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Snow Daisy
  • Alpine Edelweiss


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Description

Leontopodium smithianum (also called Smith's Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium smithianum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium smithianum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and dark brown, and its seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium smithianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Leontopodium smithianum

Leontopodium smithianum is native to India and can be found in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Leontopodium smithianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium smithianum?

Leontopodium smithianum

What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium smithianum?

Leontopodium smithianum is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Leontopodium smithianum?

Leontopodium smithianum is an annual herb with small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and the plant has a woody stem.

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,

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