Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acromelaena
ID:
29904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1151 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029233



Common Names

  • Saussurea acromelaena
  • Acromelaena Saussurea
  • Acromelaena Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea acromelaena (also called Acromelaena saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea acromelaena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea acromelaena is yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea acromelaena is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Saussurea acromelaena

Saussurea acromelaena is found in the Himalayas.

Saussurea acromelaena FAQ

What type of plant is Saussurea acromelaena?

Saussurea acromelaena is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Saussurea acromelaena found?

Saussurea acromelaena is native to the Himalayas and adjacent regions.

What is the growth habit of Saussurea acromelaena?

Saussurea acromelaena is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.

Species in the Saussurea genus

Saussurea sughoo, Saussurea sylvatica, Saussurea compta, Saussurea apus, Saussurea paleata, Saussurea graminea, Saussurea gossipiphora, Saussurea chinensis, Saussurea petrovii, Saussurea kungii, Saussurea polypodioides, Saussurea foliosa, Saussurea leptolepis, Saussurea canandrifoia, Saussurea rigida, Saussurea kolesnikovii, Saussurea malitiosa, Saussurea taipaiensis, Saussurea veitchiana, Saussurea pectinata, Saussurea souliei, Saussurea orgaadayi, Saussurea lavrenkoana, Saussurea hypargyrea, Saussurea odontolepis, Saussurea chamarensis, Saussurea hieracioides, Saussurea mongolica, Saussurea franchetii, Saussurea chionophylla, Saussurea macrolepis, Saussurea rockii, Saussurea polygonifolia, Saussurea kingii, Saussurea maximowiczii, Saussurea scabrida, Saussurea obvallata, Saussurea graciliformis, Saussurea virgata, Saussurea amabilis, Saussurea huashanensis, Saussurea riederi, Saussurea sericea, Saussurea laniceps, Saussurea eriostemon, Saussurea porcii, Saussurea kurilensis, Saussurea dolichopoda, Saussurea tunglingensis, Saussurea acroura,

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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