Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leontopodium
ID:
19008

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada ix. (1886) 421.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018337



Common Names

  • Leontopodium Richteria
  • Richteria leontopodium
  • Leontopodium Richteria


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Synonyms

  • Pyrethrum leontopodium (C.Winkl.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum leontopodium B.Fedtsch. [unknown]

Description

Richteria leontopodium (also called alpine everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It has white, woolly leaves and yellow flowers. It is typically found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Richteria leontopodium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Richteria leontopodium flower is a small, white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richteria leontopodium is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote flowering.

Where to Find Richteria leontopodium

Richteria leontopodium can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

Richteria leontopodium FAQ

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Asteraceae

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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