Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 1: 191 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040911
Common Names
- Leontopodium souliei
- Soulie's Edelweiss
- Soulie's Leontopodium
Description
Leontopodium souliei (also called Soulie's Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leontopodium souliei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontopodium souliei is white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontopodium souliei is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Leontopodium souliei
Leontopodium souliei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Leontopodium souliei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontopodium souliei?
Leontopodium souliei
What is the common name of Leontopodium souliei?
Soulie's Edelweiss
What is the natural habitat of Leontopodium souliei?
Mountainous regions of the Mediterranean
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,