Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
villosum
ID:
42159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 89: 58 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041488



Common Names

  • Leontopodium Villosum
  • Woolly Edelweiss
  • Woolly Leontopodium


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Description

Leontopodium villosum (also called 'Edelweiss', 'Alpine Edelweiss' and 'Alpine Snow', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Alps. It is a perennial herb with white, woolly leaves and yellow-white flowers. It grows in rocky, alpine areas and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Leontopodium villosum is an alpine plant that is often used in rock gardens and other areas with poor soil. It is known for its bright white flowers and its ability to tolerate cold temperatures. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontopodium villosum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontopodium villosum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leontopodium villosum

Leontopodium villosum can be found in alpine meadows in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Leontopodium villosum FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Leontopodium villosum?

Leontopodium villosum prefers well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Leontopodium villosum?

Leontopodium villosum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much sunlight does Leontopodium villosum need?

Leontopodium villosum prefers full sun to partial shade.

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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