Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ainorum
ID:
32432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barkalov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka 6: 279 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031761



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Ainorum
  • Himalayan Cotton


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Description

Saussurea ainorum (also called Himalayan snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations between 3,000 and 5,000 meters. It has large, white, woolly flower heads and narrow, gray-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea ainorum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea ainorum is white, with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea ainorum is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.

Where to Find Saussurea ainorum

Saussurea ainorum is native to India and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It can be purchased from nurseries and online retailers.

Saussurea ainorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea ainorum?

Saussurea ainorum

What is the common name of Saussurea ainorum?

Himalayan Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea ainorum?

Himalayan alpine meadows

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,