Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
villosulum
ID:
68825

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Khokhr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 93(6): 65 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068154



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Alpine Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium villosulum


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Description

Leontopodium villosulum (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a wide variety of physical characteristics. It has white flowers with a single row of ray florets, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. It typically grows in dry habitats such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Galianthe paraguariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontopodium villosulum is white with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium villosulum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, as they need a period of cold stratification to germinate. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Leontopodium villosulum

Leontopodium villosulum can be found in the mountains of Europe, including parts of France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Leontopodium villosulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontopodium villosulum?

Leontopodium villosulum

What is the common name of Leontopodium villosulum?

Woolly edelweiss

What is the growth habit of Leontopodium villosulum?

It is a perennial herb with erect stems

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-25009: Based on the initial data import
Andrey Khokhryakov (1933-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Khokhr.' in the authors string.