Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
65831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eaton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 6: 283 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065160



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • American
  • Saussurea americana


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Synonyms

  • Theodorea americana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea americana (also called American Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea americana is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is found in Mexico and is used for medicinal, ornamental, and culinary purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea americana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea americana is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes two to three weeks. Plants can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Saussurea americana

Saussurea americana is native to the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin.

Saussurea americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea americana?

Saussurea americana

What is the common name of Saussurea americana?

American Saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea americana?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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-22090: Based on the initial data import
Amos Eaton (1776-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eaton' in the authors string.