Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrophila
ID:
94417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5, Beibl. 82): 108 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093746



Common Names

  • Saussurea acrophila
  • Acrophila Snow-lotus
  • Himalayan Snow-lotus


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea acrophila acrophila [unknown]

Description

Saussurea acrophila (also called Himalayan snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It has a thick, woody stem and large, white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 3,000-5,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea acrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea acrophila has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea acrophila is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saussurea acrophila

Saussurea acrophila is native to the Himalayas. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Saussurea acrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea acrophila?

Saussurea acrophila

What is the common name of Saussurea acrophila?

Alpine Saw-wort

What is the natural range of Saussurea acrophila?

Western North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49962: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.