Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Bluff & Fingerh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. German. 2: 329 (1825) (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058396
Common Names
- Alpine Adenostyles
- Alpine Fleabane
- Alpine Aster
Synonyms
- Adenostyles alpina alpina [unknown]
- Adenostyles glabra calcarea (Brügger) Braun-Blanq. & Thell. [unknown]
- Adenostyles alpina australis (Ten.) Fiori [unknown]
- Adenostyles alpina glabra (Mill.) Fiori [unknown]
Description
Adenostyles alpina (also called Alpine Adenostyles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and is characterized by its white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostyles alpina is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adenostyles alpina sub. nebrodensis (Wagenitz & I.Müll.) Greuter
Adenostyles alpina sub. alpina
Adenostyles alpina sub. macrocephala (Porta) Dillenb. & Kadereit
Adenostyles alpina sub. pyrenaica (Lange) Dillenb. & Kadereit
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostyles alpina has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenostyles alpina is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Adenostyles alpina
Adenostyles alpina is native to the Alps and can be found in rocky, alpine meadows.
Adenostyles alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostyles alpina?
Adenostyles alpina
What is the common name of Adenostyles alpina?
Alpine Saffron
What is the natural habitat of Adenostyles alpina?
It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Adenostyles genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella linearis,
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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,