Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 235 (1938). (1937-1938 publ. 1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085946
Common Names
- Stoloniferous Edelweiss
- Stoloniferous Leontopodium
- Stoloniferous Woolly Sunflower
Description
Leontopodium stoloniferum (also called 'Stoloniferous Edelweiss', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leontopodium stoloniferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leontopodium stoloniferum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontopodium stoloniferum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Leontopodium stoloniferum
Leontopodium stoloniferum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates. It is commonly found in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Leontopodium stoloniferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontopodium stoloniferum?
Leontopodium stoloniferum
What is the common name of Leontopodium stoloniferum?
Stoloniferous Edelweiss
What is the family of Leontopodium stoloniferum?
Asteraceae
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,