Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ajanensis
ID:
68914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Nat. Mosc., Biol. n. s., lix. Livr. 6, 73. 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068243



Common Names

  • Ajan Mountain Flower
  • Ajan Mountain Daisy
  • Saussurea Ajanensis


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Description

Saussurea ajanensis (also called Ajan Mountain Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, and its flowers are yellow and arranged in a corymb. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea ajanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea ajanensis is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea ajanensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Saussurea ajanensis

Saussurea ajanensis is native to East Asia and can be found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Saussurea ajanensis FAQ

What type of plant is Saussurea ajanensis?

Saussurea ajanensis is a perennial herb.

Where is Saussurea ajanensis native to?

Saussurea ajanensis is native to the Himalayas.

What type of soil does Saussurea ajanensis prefer?

Saussurea ajanensis prefers moist, well-draining soil.

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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