Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leontopodium
ID:
95406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 242 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094735



Common Names

  • Edelweiss
  • Leontopodium alpinum
  • Leontopodium leontopodium


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium colensoi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum leontopodium Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Leucogenes leontopodium (also called Edelweiss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It typically grows in dry, rocky meadows and along cliffs, and has a rosette of basal leaves with white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Leucogenes leontopodium is a species of plant native to Europe. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. The plant is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucogenes leontopodium is a white or pink thistle, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucogenes leontopodium is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leucogenes leontopodium

Leucogenes leontopodium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, especially in mountains and hillsides.

Leucogenes leontopodium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucogenes leontopodium?

Leucogenes leontopodium

What is the common name of Leucogenes leontopodium?

Edelweiss

What is the natural habitat of Leucogenes leontopodium?

Alpine meadows

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-50931: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.